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3.3 Permanent Facilities
For the replacement pipeline route, a comprehensive desktop review of historic projects, land use, wildlife
occurrence records, Environmentally Significant Areas, provincially-identified wildlife areas and protected
areas has been completed (Section 3.1 and Section 3.2). A general summary identifying land use,
provincial or sensitive wildlife areas, and wildlife occurrences in proximity to each of the existing facilities
in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba where Project activities are proposed is provided in Table 8. As
RSVs will be located along the replacement pipeline route, the environmental settings described in
Section 3.1 regarding the Line 3 replacement pipeline route will be used to identify potential wildlife and
wildlife features in the vicinity of the proposed RSVs. Greater detail regarding environmental setting for
facilities is provided in Section 5.2 of the ESA (TERA 2014).
TABLE 8
DESKTOP REVIEW AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS FOR
PERMANENT FACILITIES WHERE PROJECT ACTIVITIES ARE PROPOSED
Facility
Hardisty
Terminal
Partnership Management 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The Hardisty Terminal is located 120 m northwest of Environmentally Significant Area No. 362 (ATPR 2009). This 24,468 ha
Environmentally Significant Area provides large natural areas and habitat for species such as northern grasshopper mouse, burrowing
owl and ferruginous hawk (Fiera Biological Consulting Ltd. 2009).
• The Hardisty Terminal is located within the Sharp-tailed Grouse Range (AESRD 2013a).
• Construction activities at the Hardisty Terminal will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on tame and treed pasture
previously undisturbed by industrial development. There is the potential to disturb wildlife species by construction activities.
• Construction activities have the potential to disturb the following wildlife species with special conservation status: bobolink (Threatened
by COSEWIC), chestnut-collared longspur, common nighthawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC); and
short-eared owl (Special Concern Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC).
• A search of the AESRD FWMIS database reported observations of one species, American badger (Special Concern by COSEWIC)
listed under Schedule 1 of SARA and/or by COSEWIC, and two species, bald eagle and Canadian toad, provincially-listed as Sensitive
Metiskow
Station
Partnership Management 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• Metiskow Station is located 1.2 km north of Environmentally Significant Area No. 345 (ATPR 2009). This 10,267 ha Environmentally
Significant Area is one of the most productive shorebird staging areas in Canada with evidence of breeding piping plovers, burrowing
owl, ferruginous hawk and sharp-tailed grouse (Fiera Biological Consulting Ltd. 2009).
• Metiskow Station is located within the Sharp-tailed Grouse Range and Sensitive Amphibian Range for Great Plains toad and plains
spadefoot toad (AESRD 2013a).
• The construction activities at Metiskow Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the AESRD FWMIS database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within
2 km of Metiskow Station (AESRD 2014a).
Cactus Lake
Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• Cactus Lake Station is 1.5 km northeast of Cactus Lake Migratory Bird Concentration Site (SK CDC 2014).
• The construction activities at Cactus Lake Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Kerrobert
Station
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• Kerrobert Station is 900 m south of White Heron Lake Migratory Bird Concentration Site (SK CDC 2014).
• The construction activities at Kerrobert Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed lands
and hay land. Both the previously disturbed land and hay land are not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of
wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
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TABLE 8 Cont'd
Facility
Herschel Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Herschel Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on land that will have been
previously disturbed, which is not considered to be suitable habitat for wildlife. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are
expected to occur as a result of the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Herschel Station (SK CDC 2014).
• During previous field work, barns swallows (Threatened by COSEWIC) were observed in the vicinity of the facility (TERA Environmental
Consultants 2013).
Milden Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• Permanent facility expansion will be conducted north of the facility on newly acquired cultivated land. This land is not considered to be
suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Milden Station (SK CDC 2014).
Loreburn
Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Loreburn Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database reported observations of one burrowing owl (Endangered under Schedule 1 of SARA and by
COSEWIC) within 2 km of Loreburn Station (SK CDC 2014).
Craik Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries of Craik Station, on previously disturbed land and
native prairie. Native prairie is considered to be suitable wildlife habitat.
• One Class II wetland is located inside the station boundaries at NE 3-23-29 W2M. Enbridge plans to avoid disturbance of the Class II
wetland. No disturbance of wildlife or wildlife habitat associated with the Class II wetland are expected to occur as a result of the
construction activities.
• Construction activities have the potential to disturb the following wildlife species with special conservation status: bobolink (Threatened
by COSEWIC); chestnut-collared longspur, common nighthawk, Sprague’s pipit (all listed as Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC); as well as McCown’s longspur and short-eared owl (both Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by
COSEWIC).
• A search of the SK CDC database reported observations of ferruginous hawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by
COSEWIC) and short-eared owl (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC), and evidence of American badger
Bethune Station
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Bethune Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Bethune Station (SK CDC 2014).
• During previous field work, barns swallows (Threatened by COSEWIC) were observed in the vicinity of the facility (TERA Environmental
Rowatt Station
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The permanent facility expansion and construction activities at Rowatt Station will be conducted east and south of the facility on newly
acquired cultivated land. Cultivated land is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are
expected to occur as a result of the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Rowatt Station (SK CDC 2014).
Odessa Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Odessa Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land, which
is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of the
construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Odessa Station (SK CDC 2014).
• During previous field work, barns swallows (Threatened by COSEWIC) were observed in the vicinity of the facility (TERA Environmental
Consultants 2013).
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TABLE 8 Cont'd
Facility
Glenavon
Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Glenavon Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the SK CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
Glenavon Station (SK CDC 2014).
Langbank
Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Technical Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Langbank Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land and
on an area of hay land. Disturbed land and hay land are not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or
wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of the construction activities.
• Barn swallow, as well as northern leopard frog (Special Concern on SARA Schedule 1 and by COSEWIC) and tiger salamander
Cromer
Terminal
•
American Waterfowl Plan Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• Construction activities at the Cromer Terminal will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the MB CDC database reported observations of loggerhead shrike (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by
COSEWIC; Endangered under Manitoba’s Endangered Species Act) within 2 km of the Cromer Terminal (Enbridge 2014). Barn
West Souris
Station
American Waterfowl Plan Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at West Souris Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable habitat for wildlife. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result
of the construction activities.
• A search of the MB CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of
West Souris Station (Enbridge 2014).
• During previous field work, Sprague’s pipit (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) was observed in the vicinity of
Glenboro
Station
Waterfowl Plan Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Glenboro Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land and
cultivated land. Disturbed land and cultivated land are not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife
habitat are expected to occur as a result of the construction activities
• A search of the MB CDC database indicated two wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of the facility; bobolink
St. Leon Station
Waterfowl Plan Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at St. Leon Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land,
which is not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of
the construction activities.
• A search of the MB CDC database did not report any observations of wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of St.
Leon Station (Enbridge 2014).
Gretna Station
•
American Waterfowl Plan Committee 2008, NAWMP Committee 2012) in the Prairie Pothole Region (DUC 2013b).
• The construction activities at Gretna Station will be conducted within the existing facility boundaries on previously disturbed land and on
hay land. Disturbed land and hay land are not considered to be suitable wildlife habitat. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are
expected to occur as a result of the construction activities.
• A Class I/II wetland that has been previously cut for hay is located within the boundaries of the station, however, the wetland does not
provide suitable habitat for wildlife. No disturbances of wildlife or wildlife habitat are expected to occur as a result of the construction
activities.
• A search of the MB CDC database did not indicate any wildlife species with special conservation status within 2 km of Gretna Station
(Enbridge 2014).
3.4 Temporary Facilities
The locations of temporary facilities and workspace for construction activities (e.g., shoo-flies, temporary
stockpile sites, extra temporary workspace at road crossings, potential camp location at Davidson, etc.)
are generally identified both prior to the time the project application is submitted to the NEB as well as
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following application submission and prior to construction. Where temporary facilities or workspace are
needed, however have not been identified prior to the application, each location will be selected in the
field and will follow the process for environmental review outlined in the Environmental Protection Plan
(Pipeline EPP) (Appendix 1A of this ESA). In many instances, temporary facilities or workspaces will be
located along or in the vicinity of the replacement pipeline route and were, therefore, assessed and
described in conjunction with the replacement pipeline. A general summary identifying land use and
suitable wildlife habitat at known stockpile sites in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is provided in
Table 9.
TABLE 9
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS FOR KNOWN STOCKPILE SITES
Stockpile Site
Location
Approximate
Size (ha)
Previous Project
Stockpile Site?
Land Use
Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
Hardisty
SW 19-42-9 W4M
4.3
No
Disturbed
Disturbed land, limited wildlife habitat potential. A search
of the AESRD FWMIS database (AESRD 2014a)
reported observations of one species, American badger
(Special Concern by COSEWIC), listed under
Schedule 1 of SARA and/or by COSEWIC, and one
species, Canadian toad, provincially-listed as Sensitive
according to AESRD (ASRD 2011b) within 2 km of the
stockpile site.
Amisk
SW 26-41-8 W4M
7.2
No
Tame pasture
Tame pasture land use, suitable wildlife habitat. A
search of AESRD FWMIS database (AESRD 2014a)
reported two species, American badger (Special
Concern by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014) and
grasshopper sparrow (provincially-listed as Sensitive
according to AESRD) (ASRD 2011b) within 2 km of the
stockpile site.
Provost
SW 30-37-28 W3M
6.4
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the SK CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (SK CDC 2014).
Cactus Station
SE 5-37-27 W3M
4.1
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. The
stockpile site is 1.6 km northeast of Cactus Lake
Migratory Bird Concentration Site (SK CDC 2014). A
search of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported
one species, loggerhead shrike (Threatened under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014), within
2 km of the stockpile site.
Cactus Station
(Preferred)
SE 17-36-27 W3M
4.1
No
Cultivation or
hay
Cultivation or hay land use, limited wildlife habitat
potential. A search of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014)
reported one species, loggerhead shrike (Threatened
under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(Environment Canada 2014b, COSEWIC 2014), within
2 km of the stockpile site.
Kerrobert
SE 23-34-23 W3M
5.8
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the SK CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (SK CDC 2014).
Stranraer
SE 4-32-18 W3M
5.3
Yes
Native prairie
Native prairie land use, suitable wildlife habitat. A search
of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported one
species, burrowing owl (Endangered under Schedule 1
of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014,
Environment Canada 2014), within 2 km of the stockpile
site.
Rosetown
SW 14-30-15 W3M
3.5
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported
one species, burrowing owl (Endangered under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC), within 2 km of
the stockpile site.
Rosetown
(Preferred)
SE 1-31-15 W3M
3.5
Yes
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported
one species, burrowing owl (Endangered under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC), within 2 km of
the stockpile site.
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TABLE 9 Cont'd
Stockpile Site
Location
Approximate
Size (ha)
Previous Project
Stockpile Site?
Land Use
Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
Milden
NW 9-29-98 W3M
8.0
No
Tame pasture
Tame pasture land use, suitable wildlife habitat. A
search of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported
one species, burrowing owl (Endangered under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (Environment
Canada 2014, COSEWIC 2014), within 2 km of the
stockpile site.
Loreburn
SW 12-26-5 W3M
6.7
Yes
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported
one species, burrowing owl (Endangered under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014), within
2 km of the stockpile site.
Craik
NE 3-23-29 W2M
7.5
No
Native prairie
Native prairie land use, suitable wildlife habitat. A search
of the SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) did not report
any observation of wildlife species with special
conservation status within 2 km of the stockpile site.
Bethune
SE 12-19-24 W2M
SW 7-19-23 W2M
9.5
Yes
Native prairie
and disturbed
Native prairie land use, suitable wildlife habitat. A search
of the SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) did not report
any observation of wildlife species with special
conservation status within 2 km of the stockpile site.
Regina/Rowatt
SW 30-16-19 W2M
4.6
Yes
Disturbed
Disturbed land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the SK CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (SK CDC 2014).
Odessa
SE 35-15-14 W2M
NE 26-15-14 W2M
4.8
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the SK CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (SK CDC 2014).
Montmarte
NE 17-14-10 W2M
NW 16-14-10 W2M
SW 16-14-10 W2M
6.7
Yes – only
NW 16-14-10 W2M
and
SW 16-14-10 W2M
Disturbed
Disturbed land, limited wildlife habitat potential. The
stockpile site is located 200 m southeast of Moose
Mountain Upland Migratory Bird Concentration Site (SK
CDC 2014). A search of SK CDC database (SK CDC
2014) reported one species Sprague's pipit (Threatened
under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(Environment Canada 2014b, COSEWIC 2014), within
2 km of the stockpile site.
Kipling
NE 21-13-5 W2M
7.7
Yes
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the SK CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (SK CDC 2014).
Fairlight
NW 31-10-31 WPM
5.5
Yes
Hay
Hay land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A search
of the SK CDC database did not report any observations
of wildlife species with special conservation status within
2 km of the stockpile site (SK CDC 2014).
Cromer - a
SE 20-9-28 WPM
3.2
No
Hay
Hay land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A search
of the MB CDC database did not report any observations
of wildlife species with special conservation status within
2 km of the stockpile site (Enbridge 2014).
Oak Lake
NW 14-9-24 WPM
5.6
Yes
Hay and
wetland
Wetland, suitable wildlife habitat; hay land use, limited
wildlife habitat potential. A search of the MB CDC
database (Enbridge 2014) reported six species, Baird’s
sparrow (Special Concern by COSEWIC), bobolink
(Threatened by COSEWIC), chestnut-collared longspur,
loggerhead shrike and Sprague’s pipit (all Threatened
under Schedule 1 SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC
2014, Environment Canada 2014) as well as western
hognose snake (provincially-listed as Threatened
according MCWS) (Government of Manitoba 2014)
within 2 km of the stockpile site. The Oak Lake stockpile
site is located within the Oak Lake IBA (Bird Studies
Canada and Nature Canada 2012).
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TABLE 9 Cont'd
Stockpile Site
Location
Approximate
Size (ha)
Previous Project
Stockpile Site?
Land Use
Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
Souris
NW 1-8-21 WPM
NE 1-8-21 WPM
5.8
Yes
Disturbed
Disturbed land, limited wildlife habitat potential. A search
of the MB CDC database (Enbridge 2014) reported one
species, Baird’s sparrow (Special Concern by
COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014), within 2 km of the
stockpile site.
Glenboro
SW 2-7-14 WPM
4.2
Yes
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the MB CDC database (Enbridge 2014)
reported one species, bobolink (Threatened by
COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014), within 2 km of the
stockpile site.
Swan Lake
NE 22-5-11 WPM
NW 23-5-11 WPM
5.4
No
Tame pasture
Tame pasture land use, suitable wildlife habitat. A
search of the MB CDC database (Enbridge 2014) did not
report any observation of wildlife species with special
conservation status within 2 km of the stockpile site.
Manitou
(Optional)
SE 24-4-9 WPM
1.5
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the MB CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (Enbridge 2014).
Morden
NW 1-3-6 WPM
5.5
Yes
Hay and tame
pasture
Tame pasture land use, suitable wildlife habitat; hay land
use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A search of the MB
CDC database (Enbridge 2014) reported one species,
chestnut-collared longspur (Threatened under Schedule
1 SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014,
Environment Canada 2014), within 2 km of the stockpile
site.
Winkler
SW 16-2-4 WPM
5.3
No
Cultivation
Cultivation land use, limited wildlife habitat potential. A
search of the MB CDC database did not report any
observations of wildlife species with special conservation
status within 2 km of the stockpile site (Enbridge 2014).
TABLE 10
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS FOR KNOWN SHOO-FLIES
Legal Location
SKP Start and End Points
Shoo-fly Length
Land Use
Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
S½ 10 and NE 3-35-24 W3M
SKP 336.9 to SKP 337.7
0.7 km
Native prairie
Suitable wildlife habitat
NE 32-21-27 W2M
SKP 626.0 to SKP 626.2
0.2 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 18-20-25 W2M
SKP 648.2 to SKP 648.5
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
S ½ 7-19-23 W2M
SKP 671.0
1.2 km
Native prairie
Suitable wildlife habitat
SE 34-18-23 W2M
SKP 679.3
0.8 km
Tame pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat
NE 19-17-21 W2M
SKP 698.9
0.4 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 19-15-13 W2M
SKP 784.1 to SKP 784.4
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 20-15-13 W2M
SKP 784.5 to SKP 784.8
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 25-14-11 W2M
SKP 814.7 to SKP 814.8
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 30-14-10 W2M
SKP 816.0 to SKP 816.1
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 26-14-10 W2M
SKP 821.9 to SKP 822.1
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
N ½ 13-14-9 W2M
SKP 834.2 to SKP 834.3
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 12-14-8 W2M
SKP 843.7 to SKP 843.9
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
N ½ 4-14-7 W2M
SKP 849.5 to SKP 849.6
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 1-14-7 W2M
SKP 854.0 to SKP 854.3
0.5 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SE 1-14-7 W2M
SKP 854.7 to SKP 854.8
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SE 1-14-7 W2M
SKP 855.0 to SKP 855.1
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 34-13-6 W2M
SKP 861.1 to SKP 861.2
0.2 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 26-13-6 W2M
SKP 862.5 to SKP 862.6
0.2 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 26-13-6 W2M
SKP 863.1 to SKP 863.4
0.5 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 25-13-6 W2M
SKP 864.1 to SKP 864.3
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 13-13-5 W2M
SKP 876.2 to SKP 876.5
0.5 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
N½ 18-13-4 W2M
SKP 877.0 to SKP 877.6
0.7 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
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TABLE 10 Cont'd
Legal Location
SKP Start and End Points
Shoo-fly Length
Land Use
Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
SW 16-13-4 W2M
SKP 880.6 to SKP 880.7
0.2 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
SE 7-13-3 W2M
SKP 887.9 to SKP 888.1
0.5 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 8-13-3 W2M
SKP 889.0 to SKP 889.2
0.2 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
NE 5-13-3 W2M
SKP 889.9 to SKP 890.1
0.2 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 2-13-3 W2M
SKP 894.1 to SKP 894.2
0.2 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
SE 26-12-2 W2M
SKP 905.6 to SKP 905.7
0.1 km
Tame pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat
N ½ 24-12-2 W2M
SKP 907.1 to SKP 908.4
0.4 km
Hay and tame pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat in tame
pasture; limited wildlife potential
in hay land
NW 19-12-1 W2M
SKP 908.7 to SKP 908.8
0.4 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
NW 19-12-1 W2M
SKP 908.9 to SKP 909.0
0.1 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
SW 19-12-1 W2M
SKP 909.1 to SKP 909.2
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 19-12-1 W2M
SKP 909.3 to SKP 909.4
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 16-12-1 W2M
SKP 912.1 to SKP 912.5
0.6 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
N ½ 16-12-1 W2M
SKP 912.6 to SKP 912.8
0.3 km
Hay
Limited wildlife potential
SW 12-12-1 W2M
SKP 917.6 to SKP 917.9
0.4 km
Treed
Suitable wildlife habitat
NW 32-11-33 WPM
SKP 921.6 to SKP 921.7
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 32-11-33 WPM
SKP 922.2 to SKP 922.3
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SE 32-11-33 WPM
SKP 922.4 to SKP 922.5
0.1 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
E ½ 23-11-33 WPM, and
W ½ 24-11-33 WPM
SKP 928.4 to SKP 929.4
2.0 km
Tame pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat
NE 17-10-30 WPM
SKP 957.9 to SKP 958.1
0.2 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SW 16-10-30 WPM
SKP 958.9 to SKP 959.2
0.4 km
Treed pasture
and cultivated
Suitable wildlife habitat in treed
pasture; limited wildlife potential
in cultivation
NE 25-9-29 WPM
SKP 975.7 to SKP 957.7
0.1 km
Cultivated and native prairie
Suitable wildlife habitat on native
prairie
NE 34-9-29 WPM
SKP 971.9 to SKP 972.1
1.5 km
Treed pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat
SW 32-8-23 WPM and
SE 33-8-23 WPM
SKP 1031.3 to SKP 1032.0
0.7 km
Treed
Suitable wildlife habitat
NE 22-8-22 WPM
SKP 1044.2 to SKP 1044.6
0.4 km
Tame pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat
E ½ 16-8-21 WPM
SKP 1052.4 to SKP 1052.8
0.5 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 33-7-19 WPM
SKP 1072.9
0.3 km
Cultivated and treed
Suitable wildlife habitat in treed;
limited wildlife potential in
cultivated land use
SW 25-7-18 WPM
SKP 1087.6
0.8 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
SE 30-7-17 WPM
SKP 1090.2
0.2 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 14-7-17 WPM
SKP 1098.2
0.06 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 18-7-16 WPM
SKP 1100.2
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 5-7-14 WPM
SKP 1123.2
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 5-7-14 WPM
SKP 1123.4
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 36-6-14 WPM
SKP 1130.5
0.4 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NW 32-5-11 WPM
SKP 1157.2
0.4 km
Tame Pasture
Suitable wildlife habitat
SW 19-5-10 WPM
SKP 1166.7 to SKP 1166.8
0.3 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
NE 23-4-9 WPM
SKP 1186.0 to SKP 1186.5
0.6 km
Cultivated
Limited wildlife potential
3.5 Decommissioning
The existing Line 3 pipeline to be decommissioned is generally located along the replacement pipeline
route and, therefore, the environmental setting provided in Section 3.2 for the replacement pipeline is
applicable to the existing pipeline. However, the replacement pipeline route deviates from the existing
Line 3 pipeline in the vicinity of Regina, Saskatchewan and Morden, Manitoba.
A search of the SK CDC database (SK CDC 2014) reported an observation of burrowing owl
(Endangered under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment
Canada 2014) within 2 km of the existing Line 3 pipeline near Regina. The existing Line 3 pipeline
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encounters two Private Conservation Lands located at S ½ 18-17-17 W2M and NE 7-17-17 W2M
(SK CDC 2014). The existing Line 3 pipeline near Regina is not located within or adjacent to any WHPA
of AAFC-CPP lands (SK CDC 2014) or any provincially-identified wildlife areas, National Wildlife Areas,
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserves, Ramsar wetlands or World
Biosphere Reserves (Bureau of the Convention on Wetlands 2014, Environment Canada 2013,
UNESCO 2014, WHSRN 2012).
A search of the MB CDC database (Enbridge 2014) identified two occurrences of wildlife species listed
under Schedule 1 of SARA and/or by COSEWIC (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014), bobolink
(Threatened by COSEWIC) and chestnut-collared longspur (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and
by COSEWIC) within 2 km of the existing Line 3 pipeline, where it deviates from the replacement pipeline
route near Morden. In addition, the existing Line 3 pipeline, where it deviates from the replacement
pipeline route near Morden is not within any provincially-identified wildlife areas, National Wildlife Areas,
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserves, Ramsar wetlands or World
Biosphere Reserves (Bureau of the Convention on Wetlands 2014, Environment Canada 2013, Manitoba
Protected Areas Initiative 2012, UNESCO 2014, WHSRN 2012). Specific activities needed to
decommission the existing Line 3 pipeline will occur at various locations along the existing pipeline route,
however, these locations are not yet finalized. Prior to commencement of any physical works to
decommissioning the existing pipeline, each location will be selected in the field and will follow the
process for environmental review outlined in the Pipeline EPP (Appendix 1A of the ESA).
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4.0 RESULTS OF THE FIELD DATA COLLECTION
Areas of the proposed construction right-of-way that were surveyed in 2013 and 2014 are listed in
Appendix B, and the results of the wildlife field work are summarized below. A summary of wildlife species
and/or their sign observed is provided in Appendix D. Results pertaining to each AAFC-CPP land,
Progress, Mariposa and Elbow, are provided in Appendix E.
4.1 Pipeline - Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Observations
4.1.1 Alberta
4.1.1.1 Mammals
Ungulates
Ungulate species and/or their sign (i.e., tracks and pellets) that were observed during the wildlife field
work in Alberta included moose, elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Mule and white-tailed deer were
commonly seen in locations of tame pasture and native prairie while pellets of elk and moose were
observed infrequently along the proposed construction right-of-way in various habitat types.
Other Mammals
Old signs of American badger (Special Concern by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014) (i.e., burrows and
digging) were observed in an area of treed pasture along the proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 203.1 (SE 26-41-8 W4M) and SKP 208.1 (NW 17-41-7 W4M), and in an area of tame pasture along
the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 224.5 (SW 26-40-6 W4M). No American badger or dens
were observed during the wildlife field work in Alberta. Other mammals and/or their sign (i.e., diggings,
burrows, scat and tracks) observed included common porcupine, coyote, deer mouse, masked shrew,
northern pocket gopher, red fox, Richardson’s ground squirrel, short-tailed weasel and thirteen-lined
ground squirrel. No mineral licks were observed during the wildlife field work.
4.1.1.2 Birds
Raptors, Owls and Vultures
Raptors, owls and vultures observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Alberta included
ferruginous hawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014,
Environment Canada 2014), American kestrel, northern harrier, Swainson’s hawk (all provincially-listed as
Sensitive in Alberta) (ASRD 2011b), Cooper’s hawk, great-horned owl, merlin, red-tailed hawk,
sharp-shinned hawk and turkey vulture. A ferruginous hawk was observed flying over the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 240.0 (NW 31-39-4 W4M) and a nest was observed approximately
1.3 km south of SKP 284.0 (NE 35-37-1 W4M). Four red-tailed hawk nests were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way; 40 m north of SKP 187.8 (SW 21-42-9 W4M), 90 m north of
SKP 223.9 (NE 27-40-6 W4M), 70 m south of SKP 235.0 (SE 10-40-5 W4M) and 190 m north of
SKP 246.3 (SW 27-39-4 W4M). A sharp-shinned hawk nest was observed in a treed stand crossed by the
proposed construction right-of-way at SKP 240.6 (NW 31-39-4 W4M). Suitable raptor nesting habitat is
available in treed pastures and treed areas found along the proposed construction right-of-way.
Woodpeckers
Woodpecker species observed or heard along the proposed construction right-of-way in Alberta included
pileated woodpecker (provincially-listed as Sensitive in Alberta) (ASRD 2011b), downy woodpecker, hairy
woodpecker, northern flicker and yellow-bellied sapsucker. Northern flickers were commonly observed
along the proposed construction right-of-way in the vicinity of tree pastures and treed areas. Woodpecker
species utilize tree cavities for nesting, and suitable habitat is found along the proposed construction
right-of-way in treed pastures and treed areas.
Waterfowl, Waterbirds and Shorebirds
Waterfowl observed at wetlands crossed and in the vicinity of the proposed construction right-of-way in
Alberta included green-winged teal, lesser scaup, northern pintail (all provincially-listed as Sensitive in
Alberta) (ASRD 2011b), American widgeon, blue-winged teal, bufflehead, Canada goose, canvasback,
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common goldeneye, gadwall, greater scaup, greater white-fronted goose, lesser snow goose, mallard,
northern shoveler, redhead, ruddy duck and tundra swan. Other waterbird and shorebird species
observed included horned grebe (Special Concern by COSEWIC) (2014), long-billed curlew (Special
Concern on Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (2014, Environment Canada 2014), American
bittern, American white pelican, black tern, pied-billed grebe, sandhill crane, sora and upland sandpiper
(all provincially-listed as Sensitive in Alberta) (ASRD 2011b), American avocet, American coot,
Bonaparte’s gull, California gull, double-crested cormorant, Franklin’s gull, herring gull, killdeer, marbled
godwit, red-necked phalarope, ring-billed gull, sanderling, spotted sandpiper, Virginia rail, willet, Wilson’s
phalarope and Wilson’s snipe. A potential horned grebe nesting waterbody was observed at a Class V
wetland crossed by the proposed construction right-of-way at SKP 253.3 (SW 17-39-3 W4M). Two
potential black tern colonies were observed at waterbodies crossed by the proposed construction
right-of-way at SKP 228.1 (SW 19-40-5 W4M) and SKP 229.2 (NE 18-40-5 W4M). Several waterbodies
that have the potential to attract migratory waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds for foraging, breeding and
staging are crossed or in the vicinity of the proposed construction right-of-way.
Upland Game Birds
Upland game birds observed or heard along the proposed construction right-of-way included ruffed
grouse and sharp-tailed grouse (provincially-listed as Sensitive in Alberta) (ASRD 2011b). The remains of
sharp-tailed grouse individuals were observed at the following two locations along the proposed
construction right-of-way in Alberta: two remains near SKP 244.5 (NE 28-39-4 W4M); and the remains of
one individual near SKP 246.0 (SW 27-39- W4M) in suitable breeding habitat. Nine grouse were
observed flushing and returning to a location 470 m south of SKP 283.0 in NE 26-37-1 W4M, however, a
ground search of the location was unable to be conducted to confirm evidence of lekking activity. Habitat
suitable for sharp-tailed grouse leks were observed from SKP 202.3 to SKP 203.9 (S ½ 26-41-8 W4M) in
treed pasture and from SKP 246.4 to SKP 247.0 (SE 27-39-4 W4M) and SKP 283.5 to SKP 284.9
(N ½ 25-37-1 W4M) in native prairie.
Passerines and Other Birds
A total of 52 species of passerines were recorded during the wildlife field work in Alberta, including
chestnut-collared longspur, loggerhead shrike, Sprague’s pipit (all listed as Threatened under Schedule 1
of SARA and by COSEWIC), bank swallow, barn swallow (both Threatened by COSEWIC) and Baird’s
sparrow (Special Concern by COSEWIC) (2014, Environment Canada 2014) (see Table 11). A Canada
warbler (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) was heard near SKP 186.0
(NW 17-42-9 W4M) and SKP 206.2 (SW 19-41-7 W4M) on May 28, 2013, however, the replacement
pipeline route is outside of its current breeding range (COSEWIC 2008d) and it is likely that the
individuals were migrating through the area. An inactive loggerhead shrike nest was observed in
temporary workspace near SKP 246.9 (SE 27-39-4 W4M). Species provincially-listed as Sensitive
(ASRD 2011b) observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Alberta include Baltimore oriole,
common yellowthroat, eastern phoebe, grasshopper sparrow, least flycatcher and black-throated green
warbler, which is also designated as Special Concern under the Alberta Wildlife Act (AESRD 2014). A
common nighthawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014,
Environment Canada 2014) was observed flying over the proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 220.6 (NE 32-40-6 W4M). Refer to Table D-1 in Appendix D for a complete list of the birds observed
or heard during the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work.
4.1.1.3 Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibian species identified during the wildlife field work in Alberta included tiger salamander (Special
Concern by COSEWIC) (2014), Canadian toad, plains spadefoot toad (both provincially-listed as May Be
at Risk in Alberta) (ASRD 2011b), boreal chorus frog and wood frog, many of which were primarily heard
along the margins of wetlands, near watercourses and in wet pastures.
No northern leopard frogs were observed in Alberta during 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work. A suitable
breeding waterbody was observed at a wetland complex at SKP 225.0 (SW 26-40-6 W4M).
Canadian toads were heard calling from potential breeding waterbodies crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way located at:
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• SKP 208.7 (NW 17-41-7 W4M);
• SKP 209.1 (NE 17-41-7 W4M);
• SKP 209.3, SKP 209.7 (SE 17-41-7 W4M);
• SKP 222.6 (SW 26-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 229.2 (SE 19-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 233.8 (NW 10-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 234.9 (SE 10-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 246.8 (SE 27-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 249.7 (SW 24-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 252.8 (SE 18-39-3 W4M);
• SKP 253.3 (SW 17-39-3 W4M); and
• SKP 260.6 (NE 35-38-3 W4M).
Plains spadefoot toads were heard at potential breeding waterbodies crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way located at:
• SKP 229.2 (SE 19-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 233.8 (NW 10-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 249.7 (SW 24-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 253.3 (SW 17-39-3 W4M); and
• SKP 260.6 (NE 35-38-3 W4M).
No observations of evidence of reptiles were recorded during wildlife field work along the proposed
construction right-of-way during the 2013 and 2014 field work. No hibernacula or evidence was observed.
4.1.2 Saskatchewan
4.1.2.1 Mammals
Ungulates
Ungulate species and/or their sign (i.e., tracks and pellets) observed during the wildlife field work in
Saskatchewan included moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Mule and white-tailed deer were
observed in treed areas and tame pasture while moose and their sign (i.e., tracks and pellets) were
observed in treed areas along the proposed construction right-of-way. A cow moose and her calf were
observed on the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 921.3 (NE 31-11-33 WPM). Evidence
(i.e., tracks and pellets) of deer was common along the proposed construction right-of-way in areas of
tame pasture, treed pasture and treed areas. No mineral licks were observed during the 2013 and 2014
field work.
Semi-Aquatic Mammals
Semi-aquatic mammals observed during 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work included American beaver,
mink and muskrat. A beaver lodge was observed in a Class III wetland approximately 80 m north of
SKP 893.9 (SW 2-13-3 W2M) and within Stony Creek 50 m south of SKP 963.7 (SE 11-10-30 WPM).
Recent sign (i.e., fresh cut trees and trails) indicated that the dam was recently constructed by beavers
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utilizing the area. Beaver sign was also observed at a Class III wetland crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way at SKP 696.6 (SE 13-19-24 W2M), however, no individuals or lodge was
observed. A mink and muskrat were observed in a wetland complex near SKP 800.4 (SW 11-15-12 W2M)
adjacent to Chapleau Lake.
Other Mammals
Old signs of American badger (Special Concern by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014) (i.e., diggings) were
observed in an area of native prairie near SKP 575.1 (SW 36-24-3 W2M) and tame pasture near
SKP 903.7 (NE 27-12-2 W2M), SKP 906.5 (SW 25-12-2 W2M) and SKP 917.1 (NE 11-12-1 W2M) along
the proposed construction right-of-way in Saskatchewan. Diggings were old and weathered, and did not
have any additional sign (i.e., tracks) to indicate the area was recent in use. No American badgers or
dens were observed during the wildlife field work in Saskatchewan. Other mammals and/or their signs
(i.e., diggings, burrows, scat and tracks) were observed during the wildlife field work included common
porcupine, coyote, northern pocket gopher, red fox, Richardson’s ground squirrel, striped skunk,
thirteen-lined ground squirrel and white-tailed jackrabbit. No dens were observed along the proposed
construction right-of-way during the 2013 and 2014 field work in Saskatchewan.
4.1.2.2 Birds
Raptors, Owls and Vultures
Raptors observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Saskatchewan included ferruginous
hawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC), short-eared owl (Special Concern
under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014)
, American
kestrel, Cooper’s hawk, great horned owl, long-eared owl, merlin, northern harrier, red-tailed hawk, sharp-
shinned hawk, Swainson’s hawk and turkey vulture. Two active ferruginous hawk nests with adults
present were observed in the vicinity of the proposed construction right-of-way, 520 m northeast of
SKP 346.8 (SE 29-34-23 W3M) and 530 m southwest of SKP 601.7 (SE 9-23-29 W2M). An active great
horned owl nest was observed 90 m south of SKP 610.3 (NE 25-22-29 W2M). An active red-tailed hawk
nest was observed 70 m north of SKP 962.3 (NW 11-10-30 WPM). Suitable stick nest habitat is found in
treed pasture and in trees found in native prairie or tame pasture located along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
Woodpeckers
Woodpecker species observed in Saskatchewan included downy woodpecker, hairy woodpecker,
northern flicker and yellow bellied-sapsucker. Although no active nesting cavities were observed during
the field work, woodpecker foraging sign and suitable nesting habitat of dead, standing trees were
observed at several locations along the proposed construction right-of-way.
Waterfowl, Waterbirds and Shorebirds
Waterfowl observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Saskatchewan included American
widgeon, blue-winged teal, bufflehead, Canada goose, canvasback, gadwall, greater white-fronted goose,
green-winged teal, lesser scaup, lesser snow goose, mallard, northern pintail, northern shoveler,
redhead, ring-necked duck, ruddy duck and wood duck. Other waterbird and shorebird species observed
included horned grebe, western grebe (both Special Concern by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014), American
avocet, American bittern, American coot, American white pelican, black tern, black-crowned night heron,
double-crested cormorant, eared grebe, Franklin’s gull, great blue heron, greater yellowlegs, killdeer,
lesser yellowlegs, marbled godwit, pied-billed grebe, red-necked grebe, ring-billed gull, sandhill crane,
short-billed dowitcher, sora, spotted sandpiper, tundra swan, upland sandpiper, Virginia rail, willet,
Wilson’s phalarope, and Wilson’s snipe.
Potential horned grebes nesting waterbodies were observed at wetlands crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way at:
• SKP 840.9 (NW 10-14-8 W2M);
• SKP 864.3 (NW 25-13-6 W2M);
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• SKP 900.7 (SW 33-12-2 W2M);
• 40 m north of SKP 286.6 (SE 30-37-28 W3M); and
• adjacent to the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 902.3 (NW 27-12-2 W2M).
American bitterns were heard at potential nesting waterbodies crossed by, and in the vicinity of, the
proposed construction right-of-way at:
• SKP 784.4 (NW 20-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 789.2 (SE 15-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 792.4 (NE 12-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 834.6 (NE 13-14-9 W2M);
• SKP 855.0 (SE 1-14-7 W2M);
• SKP 873.7 (NW 14-13-5 W2M);
• SKP 895.0 (NE 35-12-3 W2M);
• SKP 903.6 (NE 27-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 956.8 (NW 17-10-30 WPM);
• 20 m south of SKP 789.2 (SE 15-15-13 W2M);
• 250 m south of SKP 875.1 (NW 13-13-5 W2M);
• 100 m north of SKP 917.0 (NE 11-12-1 W2M); and
• temporary workspace near SKP 956.8 (NW 17-10-30 WPM).
Black terns displaying foraging and breeding behaviour indicative of potential nesting colonies were
observed at numerous waterbodies crossed by the proposed construction right-of-way in Saskatchewan
at:
• SKP 496.2 (NE 24-28-10 W3M);
• SKP 770.3 (SW 12-16-15 W2M);
• SKP 789.2 (SE 15-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 792.4 (NE 12-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 824.1 (SE 25-14-10 W2M);
•
SKP 847.5 (SW
8-14-7 W2M);
• SKP 862.5 (NW 26-13-6 W2M);
• SKP 900.7 (SE 33-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 903.1, SKP 903.6, SKP 903.8 (NE 27-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 906.6 (N ½ 24-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 908.3 (NW 19-12-1 W2M);
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• SKP 910.7 (SW 20-12-1 W2M);
• SKP 912.1 (NW 16-12-1 W2M);
• SKP 921.7 (NW 32-11-33 WPM); and
• SKP 942.8 (NW 36-10-32 WPM).
Potential black tern nesting colonies were also observed at several waterbodies in the vicinity of the
proposed construction right-of-way including:
• 40 m northeast of SKP 286.3 (SE 30-37-28 W3M);
• 400 m southwest of SKP 610.5 (NW 30-22-28 W2M);
• 360 m north of SKP 784.9 (NW 20-15-13 W2M);
• 30 m north of SKP 825.2 (NE 19-14-9 W2M);
• 300 m north of SKP 857.0 (NW 32-13-6 W2M); and
• 300 m east of SKP 904.3 (SW 26-12-2 W2M).
A black-crowned night-heron was observed flying from a Class III wetland near SKP 901.2
(SW 33-12-2 W2M), however, no nesting evidence was observed.
Potential eared grebe nesting colonies were observed at waterbodies crossed by or in the vicinity of the
proposed construction right-of-way at:
• SKP 824.4 (SE 25-14-10 W2M);
• SKP 840.9 (NW 10-14-8 W2M);
• SKP 900.7 (SE 33-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 903.6 (NE 27-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 906.6 (N ½ 24-12-2 W2M);
• 40 m northeast of SKP 286.5 (SE 30-37-28 W3M); and
• 50 m north of SKP 296.2 (SW 7-37-27 W3M).
Six Franklin’s gulls were observed flying over the proposed construction right-of-way in Saskatchewan
near SKP 574.5 (SW 36-24-3 W3M). A single great blue heron was observed flying over Eagle Creek
near SKP 405.6 (SW 3-32-18 W3M). A potential American white pelican and gull nesting
colony was
obs
erved on a gravel shoal in the South Saskatchewan River near SKP 519.0 (SE 31-27-7 W3M).
Waterbodies that have the potential to attract migratory waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds for foraging,
breeding and staging are found at several locations crossed and in the vicinity of the proposed
construction right-of-way.
Upland Game Birds
Upland game birds observed or heard along the proposed construction right-of-way included ruffed
grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. Sharp-tailed grouse leks with several dancing individuals were observed
at the following locations along and in the vicinity of the proposed construction right-of-way:
• SKP 602.5 (SW 10-23-29 W2M);
• 140 m north of SKP 520.9 (SE 32-27-7 W3M) in proposed temporary work space;
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• 30 m north of SKP 570.0 (NE 4-25-3 W3M) in tame pasture;
• 280 m northeast of SKP 576.8 (NW 30-24-2 W2M);
• 600 m northeast of SKP 610.4 (SW 31-22-28 W2M) and 280 m east of potential access
route;
• 10 m southwest of SKP 641.0 (NE 33-20-26 W2M);
• 150 m north of SKP 661.8 (NE 29-19-24 W2M); and
• 40 m south of SKP 801.5 in proposed temporary work space (NE 2-15-12 W2M).
Sharp-tailed grouse and/or evidence (i.e., scat and feathers) of nesting was observed in suitable habitat
of native prairie with sufficient shrub species (i.e., silverberry and wild rose) along the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 520.6 (SE 32-27-7 W3M), SKP 521.1 (NE 29-27-7 W3M), SKP 577.1
and SKP 577.2 (SW 30-24-2 W3M), SKP 602.6 to SKP 602.7 (SW 10-23-29 W2M), SKP 662.0
(NE 29-19-24 W2M) and SKP 962.1 to SKP 962.8 (NW 11-10-30 WPM) in treed pasture.
Passerines and Other Birds
A total of 57 species of passerines were recorded in Saskatchewan during wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, including Baird’s sparrow (Special Concern by COSEWIC), bank swallow, barn swallow, bobolink
(all Threatened by COSEWIC), chestnut-collared longspur, loggerhead shrike and Sprague’s pipit (all
Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014)
(see Table 11). A bank swallow colony was observed 200 m north of the proposed construction right-of-
way near SKP 749.8 (NE 25-16-17 W2M). A barn swallow nest was observed in an abandoned building
40 m south of temporary work space near SKP 404.7 (NE 4-32-18 W3M). An inactive loggerhead shrike
nest was observed along the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 601.5 (NE 9-23-29 W2M) in
native prairie. A common nighthawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) was observed flying over the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 666.8 (SW 23-19-24 W2M). Refer to Table D-2 in Appendix D for a complete list of
birds observed or heard during the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work.
4.1.2.3 Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians identified during the field work included northern leopard frog (Special Concern under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC), tiger salamander (Special Concern by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014), boreal chorus frog, Canadian toad, plains spadefoot toad
and wood frog. Amphibians were primarily heard and observed along the margins of wetlands, near
watercourses and in wet pastures.
Canadian toads were heard at potential breeding waterbodies crossed by or in the vicinity of the
proposed construction right-of-way at:
• SKP 286.6 (SE 30-37-28 W3M);
• SKP 337.0 (SW 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.3 (NE 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 523.2 (SE 28-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 530.0 (SE 18-27-6 W3M); and
• SKP 568.0 (SE 8-25-3 W3M).
Plains spadefoot toad were heard at potential breeding waterbodies crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way at SKP 530.0 (SW 18-27-6 W3M) and SKP 568.0 (SE 8-25-3 W3M).
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Potential breeding waterbodies of northern leopard frog (i.e., adult vocalization during the breeding period
and tadpole activity) were observed at SKP 579.7 (SE 20-24-2 W3M), SKP 609.4 (S ½ 36-22-29 W2M),
SKP 956.5, SKP 956.9, SKP 957.0 and SKP 957.2 (NW 17-10-30 WPM), and SKP 958.9
(SW 16-10-30 WPM). One potential overwintering waterbody was observed at SKP 523.2
(SE 28-27-7 W3M). Suitable overwintering habitat for northern leopard frogs occurs at well-oxygenated
water wetlands that are unlikely to freeze to the bottom during the winter.
An adult tiger salamander was observed on the proposed construction right-of-way at SKP 602.4
(SW 10-23-29 W2M) in native prairie. In addition, several tiger salamanders were observed crossing a
range road 265 m northwest of SKP 843.4 (NW 12-14-8 W2M). Potential breeding habitat for tiger
salamander occurs in permanent and seasonal waterbodies and wetlands along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
One reptile species, plain’s garter snake, was observed and was noted at several locations along the
proposed construction right-of-way during wildlife field work. No hibernacula or evidence for this species
was observed.
4.1.3 Manitoba
4.1.3.1 Mammals
Ungulates
Ungulate species and/or their sign (i.e., tracks and pellets) observed during the wildlife field work in
Manitoba included moose and white-tailed deer. White-tailed deer and moose were common along the
proposed construction right-of-way in areas of tame pasture, treed pasture, native prairie and hay land.
Deer bedding areas were noted near SKP 1074.0 (NW 34-7-19 WPM) within treed areas and hay land.
Semi-Aquatic Mammals
Semi-aquatic mammals observed during 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work included American beaver and
muskrat. A beaver dam and lodge was observed in a wetland near SKP 963.1 (SE 11-10-30 WPM). A
muskrat was observed during 2013 wetland evaluations in Class IV wetland near SKP 1129.7
(NW 36-6-14 WPM).
Other Mammals
Other mammal species and their sign (i.e., tracks and pellets) observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way in Manitoba included coyote, red fox, and thirteen-lined ground squirrel. No dens or diggings
were observed. No mineral licks were observed during the wildlife field work.
4.1.3.2 Birds
Raptors
Raptors recorded during the wildlife field work in Manitoba included American kestrel, bald eagle, merlin,
northern harrier, osprey, red-tailed hawk and Swainson’s hawk. One active red-tailed hawk nest was
observed, located 30 m north of the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 1127.1
(SW 2-7-14 WPM). A merlin was heard making territorial alarm calls near SKP 1075.4
(NE 34-7-19 WPM), suggesting a nest was located in treed area adjacent to the proposed construction
right-of-way. Suitable raptor nesting habitat is available in treed pastures and treed areas found along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
Woodpeckers
Northern flicker and yellow-bellied sapsucker were observed or heard during the wildlife field work in
Manitoba. Although no active nesting cavities were observed during the wildlife field work, woodpecker
foraging sign and suitable nesting habitat (i.e., dead standing trees) were observed at several locations
along the proposed construction right-of-way.
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Waterfowl, Waterbirds and Shorebirds
Waterfowl observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Manitoba included blue-winged teal,
bufflehead, Canada goose, canvasback, common merganser, green-winged teal, lesser scaup, mallard,
northern pintail, northern shoveler, redhead and ruddy duck. Other waterbirds and shorebirds observed
included American bittern, American coot, black tern, black-crowned night heron, eared grebe, Franklin’s
gull, great blue heron, killdeer, lesser yellowlegs, pied-billed grebe, ring-billed gull, sora, spotted
sandpiper, upland sandpiper, Virginia rail, Wilson’s phalarope and Wilson’s snipe.
Potential American bittern nesting waterbodies crossed by or in the vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way were observed at:
• SKP 1008.9 (NE 6-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1011.0 (NE 5-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1147.5 (SE 16-6-12 WPM); and
• 200 m north of SKP 969.0 (NE 32-9-29 WPM).
Potential black tern nesting colonies were observed at waterbodies crossed by or in the vicinity of the
proposed construction right-of-way at:
• SKP 1129.0 (NW 36-6-14 WPM);
• SKP 1131.2 (SE 31-6-13 WPM);
• SKP 1132.2 (SW 32-6-13 WPM);
• 400 m north of SKP 1008.7 (SW 7-9-25 WPM);
• 200 m north of SKP 1010.3 (SE 8-9-25 WPM);
• 100 m south of SKP 1011.7 (NE 4-9-25 WPM); and
• 300 m north of SKP 1015.5 (NE 2-9-25 WPM).
Waterbodies that have the potential to attract migratory waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds for foraging,
breeding and staging are found at several locations crossed and in the vicinity of the proposed
construction right-of-way.
Upland Game Birds
Upland game birds observed or heard along the proposed construction right-of-way included gray
partridge, ruffed grouse and sharp-tailed grouse. A sharp-tailed grouse lek with 11 individuals was
observed 160 m north of SKP 1016.5 (NW 1-9-25 WPM) in hay land adjacent to tame pasture. Potential
sharp-tailed lek habitat in native prairie and tame pasture was identified in the vicinity of Oak Lake from
SKP 1009.7 to SKP 1016.1 (NW 5-9-25 WPM to NE 2-9-25 WPM), however, during the wildlife surveys,
the land appeared to be saturated by seasonal flooding resulting in unsuitable habitat for lekking activity.
Passerines and Other Birds
A total of 42 species of passerines were observed or heard along the proposed construction right-of-way
in Manitoba, including bank swallow, barn swallow and bobolink (all listed as Threatened by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) (see Table 11). A common nighthawk (Threatened under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) was observed
flying over the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 969.0 (SW 4-10-29 WPM) and SKP 1034.8
(NW-26-8-23 WPM). Refer to Table D-3 in Appendix D for a complete list of birds observed or heard
during the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work.
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4.1.3.3 Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians identified during the field work in Manitoba included northern leopard frog (Special Concern
under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014), boreal
chorus frog, Canadian toad, plains spadefoot toad and wood frog. Amphibians were primarily observed or
heard along the margins of wetlands, near watercourses and in wet pastures.
Northern leopard frogs were observed or heard at potential breeding waterbodies crossed by the
proposed construction right-of-way at:
• SKP 1008.7 (NW 6-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1009.6 (NW 5-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1109.5 (NE 12-7-16 WPM); and
• SKP 1131.8 (SW 31-6-13 WPM).
Northern leopard frogs were observed congregating at potential overwintering waterbodies located at:
• SKP 1095.3 (NE 22-7-17 WPM);
• SKP 1131.8 (SW 31-6-13 WPM); and
• 30 m north and 100 m north of SKP 1074.8 (NE 34-7-19 WPM).
Habitat suitable for northern leopard frog breeding habitat occurs at temporary and semi-permanent
waterbodies, while suitable overwintering habitat occurs at permanent waterbodies along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
Canadian toads were heard at potential breeding waterbodies at SKP 1043.3 (NE 21-8-22 WPM),
SKP 1240.1 (SE 26-2-5 WPM) and 80 m north of SKP 1267.0 (NW 20-1-2 WPM).
Plains spadefoot toad was heard at several locations along the proposed construction right-of-way.
Potential breeding waterbodies for plains spadefoot toads crossed by the proposed construction
right-of-way are located at:
• SKP 1012.3 (NE 4-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1029.0 (SE 31-8-23 WPM);
• SKP 1030.0 (SW 32-8-23 WPM);
• SKP 1042.0 (NW 21-8-22 WPM);
• SKP 1051.8 (NE 16-8-21 WPM);
• SKP 1055.6 (SW 14-8-21 WPM);
• SKP 1065.0 (NE 3-8-20 WPM);
• SKP 1073.0 (NE 33-7-19 WPM);
• SKP 1074.8 (NE 34-7-19 WPM);
• SKP 1075.7 (NW 35-7-19
WPM);
• SKP 1079.9 (SE 31-7-18 WPM);
• SKP 1080.9 (SW 32-7-18 WPM);
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• SKP 1087.6 (SW 25-7-18 WPM);
• SKP 1109.4 (SE 13-7-16 WPM); and
• SKP 1151.0 (SW 11-16-12 WPM).
Potential plains spadefoot toad breeding waterbodies in the vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way are located:
• 85 m south of SKP 1019.0 (NE 6-9-24 WPM);
• 30 m north of SKP 1035.0 (NW 26-8-23 WPM);
• 30 m north of SKP 1041.7 (SW 28-8-22 WPM);
• 60 m north of SKP 1065.4 (NW 2-8-20 WPM);
• 40 m north of SKP 1070.0 (SE 6-8-19 WPM);
• 10 m north of SKP 1072.4 (NW 33-7-19 WPM); and
• 10 m north of SKP 1097.1 (NW 14-7-17 WPM).
One reptile species, plain’s garter snake, was observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in
Manitoba during wildlife field work. No hibernacula or evidence was observed.
4.2 Permanent Facilities
Construction activities at permanent facilities will primarily occur within the existing boundaries of stations
and terminals. The construction activities that will be conducted outside of existing permanent facility or
terminal boundaries will generally be conducted on previously disturbed land or on areas of cultivation.
Wildlife field work was not conducted in areas of cultivation. Therefore, not all facilities warranted wildlife
field work as the potential for wildlife and wildlife habitat was considered to be unsuitable. Wildlife field
work was conducted in 2013 or 2014 at or in the vicinity of the Hardisty Terminal and Craik Station. Since
the proposed RSVs will be located along the construction right-of-way, the results of the field work
completed along the construction right-of-way in Section 4.1 will be used to identify potential wildlife and
wildlife features in the vicinity of the proposed RSV sites.
Hardisty Terminal
During wildlife field work conducted on May 28, 2013, passerine species observed on tame pasture at
SE 19-42-9 W4M, directly south of the existing Hardisty Terminal, where facility construction activities will
occur, included Sprague’s pipit (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014), least flycatcher (provincially-listed as Sensitive)
(ASRD 2011b), American robin, clay-colored sparrow, Savannah sparrow, Tennessee warbler, vesper
sparrow and yellow warbler. The Sprague’s pipit was flying overhead approximately 300 m southeast of
the proposed construction site and the least flycatcher was heard in the vicinity of treed area where
activities are proposed. Two waterfowl species, Canada goose and mallard, were observed flying over
the area of proposed construction site. No mammals, amphibians or reptiles were observed.
Craik Station
During wildlife field work conducted on June 18, 2013 and April 24, 2014, passerine species observed on
native prairie at NE 3-23-29 W2M, directly south of the existing Craik Station, where facility construction
activities are proposed, included barn swallow (Threatened by COSEWIC), American goldfinch,
black-billed magpie, Brewer’s blackbird, common raven, clay-colored sparrow, eastern kingbird, horned
lark, red-winged blackbird, Savannah sparrow, vesper sparrow, western kingbird and western
meadowlark. Waterfowl and waterbirds observed included blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, killdeer,
snow goose, greater-white fronted goose, northern pintail and Wilson’s snipe. Two great-horned owls
were observed at a nest located in a tree stand approximately 300 m south of the boundary of the existing
Craik Station. No sharp-tailed grouse or lekking evidence was observed, although suitable habitat was
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observed. No amphibians were observed at a Class II wetland in the vicinity of proposed construction
activities. The Class II wetland does not provide suitable habitat for amphibians as it appears to have
been heavily disturbed by cattle. The presence of sandy soils at NE 3-23-29 W2M may provide suitable
amphibian hibernating habitat. No mammals or reptiles were observed.
4.3 Temporary Facilities
Most of the proposed temporary facilities and workspace will be located adjacent or in the vicinity of the
proposed construction right-of-way and, therefore, most of the results of the field data collected for the
replacement pipeline, as described in Section 4.1, are applicable.
4.4 Decommissioning
The specific locations where physical activities related to decommissioning will occur along the existing
Line 3 pipeline have not been finalized. Prior to the commencement of any physical works to
decommission the existing pipeline, each location will be selected in the field and will follow the process
for environmental review outlined in the Pipeline EPP (Appendix 1A of the ESA).
4.5 Summary of Species with Special Conservation Status
A summary of wildlife species listed on Schedule 1 of SARA and/or by COSEWIC that are expected to
occur along the proposed construction right-of-way based on species range and habitat availability,
literature/desktop review (Section 3.0), FWMIS and CDC records (AESRD 2014a, Enbridge 2014,
SK CDC 2014) and any observations (i.e., observed, heard or sign) recorded during the wildlife field work
is provided Table 11. In total, 17 SARA Schedule 1 and/or COSEWIC-listed species or their sign were
observed during the 2013 and 2014 field work, including American badger (digging), Baird’s sparrow,
bank swallow, barn swallow, bobolink, Canada warbler, chestnut-collared longspur, common nighthawk,
ferruginous hawk, horned grebe, loggerhead shrike, long-billed curlew, short-eared owl, Sprague’s pipit,
western grebe, northern leopard frog and tiger salamander. Provincially-listed species recorded during
the wildlife field work are identified in Appendix D.
TABLE 11
SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR WILDLIFE SPECIES WITH SPECIAL CONSERVATION STATUS
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
MAMMALS
American badger
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
No individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way in 2013
or 2014. Evidence of presence
(i.e., digging or dens) was observed in
treed pasture near SKP 203.1
(SE 26-41-8 W4M), SKP 208.1
(NW 17-41-7 W4M) and in tame pasture
near SKP 224.5 (SW 26-40-6 W4M) along
the proposed construction right-of-way.
The diggings appeared old and no
additional evidence of activity was
observed.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, diggings were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way in an
area of native prairie near SKP 575.1
(SW 36-24-3 W2M) and in areas of tame
pasture near SKP 903.7
(NE 27-12-2 W2M), SKP 906.5
(SW 25-12-2 W2M) and SKP 917.1
(NE 11-12-1 W2M). The diggings appear
to be old and relative weathered, and there
was no evidence that an individual was
present at the time of the wildlife field work
or that the diggings had been previously
used as a den.
No observations of individuals or evidence
of presence (i.e., digging or dens).
Suitable habitat was observed in native
prairie and tame pasture along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
little brown myotis
(Endangered by
COSEWIC)
No observations. Suitable foraging habitat
is present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie, tame pasture,
wetlands and watercourses. Potential
roosting habitat (i.e., buildings, trees) was
observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way. No suitable hibernacula
habitat was observed along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
No observations. Suitable foraging habitat
is present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie, tame pasture,
wetlands and watercourses. Potential
roosting habitat (i.e., buildings, trees) was
observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way. No suitable hibernacula
habitat was observed along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
No observations. Suitable foraging habitat
is present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie, tame pasture,
wetlands and watercourses. Potential
roosting habitat (i.e., buildings, trees) was
observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way. No suitable hibernacula
habitat was observed along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
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TABLE 11 Cont'd
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
BIRDS
Baird’s sparrow
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way in tame
pasture near:
• SKP 206.2 (SW 19-41-7 W4M);
• SKP 222.3 (SE 33-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 226.4 (NW 24-40-6 W4M); and
• SKP 230.0 (NW 17-40-5 W4M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed at several
locations along the proposed construction
right-of-way primarily in tame pasture and
native prairie including:
• SKP 335.8 (NE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.2 (SE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.9 (SW 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 337.3 (SE 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 338.5 (NW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 339.4 (SE 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 340.2 (SW 1-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.0 (NW 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.5 (NE 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 342.7 (SW 36-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 344.4 (NW 30-34-23 W3M);
• SKP 344.8 (NE 30-34-23 W3M);
• SKP 346.0 (SW 29-34-23 W3M);
• SKP 406.5 (SE 3-32-18 W3M);
• SKP 517.7 (NE 36-27-8 W3M);
• SKP 567.8 (NE 8-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 569.4 (NW 4-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 570.0 (NE 4-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 575.0 (SW 36-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 576.5 (NW 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 577.0 (SW 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 578.0 (SE 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 580.7 (SW 21-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 589.0 (SW 6-24-1 W3M);
• SKP 590.0 (NE 31-23-1 W3M);
• SKP 599.3 (NE 13-23-11 W3M);
• SKP 599.5 (SE 13-23-1 W3M);
• SKP 600.4 (SW 16
-23-29 W2
M);
• SKP 603.0 (SE 10-23-29 W2M);
• SKP 608.5 (SE 35-22-29 W2M);
• SKP 630.2 (NE 22-21-27 W2M);
• SKP 671.9 (SE 7-19-23 W2M); and
• SKP 789.9 (SW 14-15-13 W2M).
No observations. Suitable habitat is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie and tame
pasture.
bank swallow
(Threatened by
COSEWIC)
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, an individual was observed near
SKP 226.4 (NE 24-40-6 W4M). Little
suitable habitat for nesting (i.e., vertical
banks, bluffs and aggregate pits) is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, two individuals were observed flying
and foraging near SKP 518.4
(SE 31-27-7 W3M) and SKP 840.8
(NW 10-14-8 W2M). A bank swallow
colony was observed 200 m north of the
proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 749.8 (NE 25-16-17 W2M). Little
suitable habitat for nesting (i.e., vertical
banks, bluffs and aggregate pits) is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, individuals were observed flying in
the vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 1077.8
(SW 36-7-19 WPM). Little suitable habitat
for nesting (i.e., vertical banks, bluffs and
aggregate pits) is present along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
barn swallow
(Threatened by
COSEWIC)
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, individuals were observed flying and
foraging near:
• SKP 200.1 (SE 33-41-8 W4M):
• SKP 202.3 (NW 26-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 203.0 (SW 26-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 227.9 (SE 24-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 231.7 (SE 17-40-5 W4M); and
•
SKP 238.5 (SE 1-40-5 W4M).
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, one potential nesting location was
observed in an abandoned building near
SKP 916.9 (SW 20-12-1 W2M). Several
individuals were observed foraging and
flying along the proposed construction
right-of-way at the following locations:
• SKP 404.7 (NE 4-32-18 W3M);
• SKP 405.3 (SE 4-32-18 W3M);
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014 individuals were observed foraging
and flying near the proposed construction
right-of-way at:
• SKP 1008.2 (NE 6-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1012.6 (NE 4-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1018.6 (NE 6-9-24 WPM);
• SKP 1051.2 (NE 17-8-21 WPM);
• SKP 1077.5 (SW 36-7-19 WPM);
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TABLE 11 Cont'd
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
barn swallow
(Threatened by
COSEWIC) (cont’d)
See above.
•
SKP 427.0 (NW 10-31-16 W3M);
• SKP 437.2 (SW 33-30-15 W3M);
• SKP 519.9 (SW 32-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 523.1 (SE 28-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 523.8 (SW 27-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 570.0 (NE 4-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 570.7 (NW 3-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 582.0 (NE 16-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 589.0 (SW 6-24-1 W3M);
• SKP 590.0 (NE 31-23-1 W2M);
• SKP 599.0 (NW 13-23-1 W3M);
• SKP 604.0 (NE 3-23-29 W2M);
• SKP 628.6 (NW 27-21-27 W2M);
• SKP 629.0 (SW 27-21-27 W2M);
• SKP 666.8 (SW 23-19-24 W2M);
• SKP 670.0 (SE 13-19-24 W2M);
• SKP 768.6 (NW 11-16-15 W2M);
• SKP 769.8 (NW 12-16-15 W2M);
• SKP 789.0 (NE 15-15-13 23M);
• SKP 791.8 (SW 13-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 799.7 (SE 10-15-12 W2M);
• SKP 801.3 (NW 1-15-12 W2M);
• SKP 801.7 (NE 2-15-12 W2M);
• SKP 826.0 (NE 19-14-9 W2M);
• SKP 830.2 (SW 22-14-9 W2M);
• SKP 840.8 (NW 10-14-8 W2M);
SKP 841.5 (NE 10-14-8 W2M);
• SKP 870.6 (NW 16-13-5 W2M);
• SKP
871.4 (NE 16
-13-5 W2M);
• SKP 874.5 (NE 14-13-5 W2M);
• SKP 902.6 (NW 27-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 905.2 (SW 26-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 908.4 (NW 19-12-1 W2M);
• SKP 910.6(SW 20-12-1 W2M);
• SKP 920.4 (NW 31-11-33 WPM);
• SKP 921.2 (NE 31-11-33 WPM);
• SKP 947.8 (NE 29-10-31 WPM);
• SKP 957.4 (NW 17-10-30 WPM); and
•
SKP 964.5 (SW 12-10-30 WPM).
•
SKP 1030.3 (SW 32-8-23 WPM);
• SKP 1064.5 (SE 10-8-20 WPM);
• SKP 1098.1 (NE 14-7-17 WPM);
• SKP 1135.6 (NE 28-6-13 WPM);
• SKP 1129.7 (NW 36-6-14 WPM);
• SKP 1133.0 (SW 32-6-13 WPM); and
• SKP 1158.0 (NE 32-5-11 WPM).
bobolink
(Threatened by
COSEWIC)
No observations. Suitable habitat is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in hay and tame pasture.
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, individuals were observed in native
prairie, tame pasture and hay along the
proposed construction right-of-way at
several locations, including:
• SKP 517.7 (NW 31-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 522.8 (SE 28-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 569.0 (SW 9-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 570.0 (NE 4-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 579.7 (SE 20-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 580.7 (SW 21-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 581.2 (NW 16-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 582.0 (NE 16-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 589.0 (SW 6-24-1 W3M);
• SKP 608.5 (SE 35-22-29 W2M);
• SKP 628.6 (NW 27-21-27 W2M);
• SKP 629.0 (SW 27-21-27 W2M);
• SKP 630.2 (SE 22-21-27 W2M);
•
SKP 671.5 (NE 7-19-23 W2M);
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way within
tame pasture near:
• SKP 1008.2 (NE 6-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1017.5 (NE 1-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1018.7 (NE 6-9-24 WPM);
• SKP 1074.0 (NW 34-7-19 WPM);
• SKP 1129.7 (NW 36-6-14 WPM);
• SKP 1131.8 (SE 31-6-13 WPM);
• SKP 1133.0 (SW 32-6-13 WPM);
• SKP 1135.0 (NW 28-6-13 WPM);
• SKP 1135.6 (NE 28-6-13 WPM);
• SKP 1156.1 (NE 31-5 11 WPM);
• SKP 1193.0 (NW 9-4-8 WPM);
• SKP 1221.4 (NW 30-3-5 WPM);
• SKP 1236.0 (NE 2-3-5 WPM); and
• SKP 1255.6 (NW 5-2-3 WPM).
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page 72
TABLE 11 Cont'd
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
bobolink
(Threatened by
COSEWIC) (cont’d)
See above
•
SKP 670.9 (NW 7-19-23 W2M);
• SKP 768.1 (SW 14-16-15 W2M);
• SKP 769.2 (NE 11-16-15 W2M);
• SKP 770.0 (NW 12-16-15 W2M);
• SKP 789.1 (NE 15-15-13 W2M);
• SKP 802.3 (NE 1-15-12 W2M);
• SKP 830.2 (SW 22-14-9 W2M);
• SKP 847.5 (SW 8-14-7 W2M);
• SKP 870.5 (NW 16-13-5 W2M);
• SKP 871.4 (NE 16-13-5 W2M);
• SKP 873.6 (NW 14-13-5 W2M);
• SKP 882.1 (SW 15-13-4 W2M);
• SKP 883.8 (NW 11-13-4 W2M);
• SKP 887.3 (SW 7-13-3 W2M);
• SKP 900.1 (SE 32-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 901.8 (SE 33-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 903.7 (NW 27-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 906.5 (SW 25-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 907.3 (NE 24-12 2 W2M);
• SKP 908.2 (NW 19-12-1 W2M);
• SKP 911.8 (NE 17-12-1 WPM);
• SKP 921.7 (SW 12-10-30 WPM);
• SKP 929.7 (NE 24-14-33 WPM);
• SKP 929.2 (NW 24-14-33 WPM);
• SKP 936.4 (NW 10-11-32 WPM)
• SKP 948.9 (NE 28-10-31 WPM); and
•
SKP 964.6 (SW 12-10-30 WPM).
See above
burrowing owl
(Endangered on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
The replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the current breeding range of
the burrowing owl (COSEWIC 2006a).
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat is present along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
well-grazed native prairie with viable
burrows.
The replacement pipeline route in
Manitoba is outside of the current breeding
range of the burrowing owl
(COSEWIC 2006a).
chestnut-collared
longspur
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way in tame
pasture near:
• SKP 229.9 (NW 17-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 244.8 (NE 28-39-4 W4M); and
•
SKP 283.4 (SW 36-37-1 W4M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, two individuals were observed in
tame pasture near SKP 344.5
(NW 30-34-23 W3M) and SKP 576.5
(NW 30-24-2 W3M) along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
No observations during the wildlife field
work in 2013 and 2014. Suitable habitat is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in grazed or mowed native
prairie and tame pasture.
chimney swift
(Threatened under
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
The replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the current breeding range of
the chimney swift (COSEWIC 2007a).
The replacement pipeline route in
Saskatchewan is outside of the current
breeding range of the chimney swift
(COSEWIC 2007a).
No observations. Suitable habitat for
foraging near wetlands and breeding in
buildings is present in the vicinity of the
proposed construction right-of-way.
common nighthawk
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an individual was observed flying
over the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 220.6
(NE 32-40-6 W4M).
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an individual was observed flying
over the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 666.8
(SW 23-19-24 W2M).
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an individual was observed flying
over the proposed construction
right-of-way near and SKP 969.1
(SW 4-10-29 WPM) and SKP 1035.0
(NW 26-8-23 WPM).
eastern wood-pewee
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
The replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the current breeding range of
the eastern wood-pewee (McCarty 1996).
No observations. Suitable habitat occurs in
treed areas and treed pasture along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
No observations. Suitable habitat occurs in
treed areas and treed pasture along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
ferruginous hawk
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an individual was observed flying
over the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 207.2
(SE 19-41-7 W4M) and SKP 240.1
(NW 31-39-4 W4M). An active nest was
observed 1.3 km southwest of the
proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 284.0 (SW 25-37-1 W4M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, one individual was observed flying
over the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 359.0
(SE 5-34-22 W3M). Two active nests with
adults were observed along the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 346.8
(SE 29-34-23 W3M) and SKP 601.7
(SE 9-23-29 W2M).
The replacement pipeline route in
Manitoba is outside of the current breeding
range of the ferruginous hawk
(COSWIC 2008b).
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page 73
TABLE 11 Cont'd
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
horned grebe
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, a pair was observed in a Class V
wetland crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way at SKP 253.3
(SW 17-39-3 W4M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, breeding pairs were observed at
potential nesting waterbodies in the vicinity
of the proposed construction right-of-way
at:
• SKP 286.6 (SE 30-37-28 W3M); and
• SKP 902.3 (NW 27-12-2 W2M);
and crossed by the proposed construction
right-of-way at:
• SKP 840.9 (NW 10-14-8 W2M);
• SKP 864.3 (NW 25-13-6 W2M); and
• SKP 900.7 (SW 33-12-2 W2M).
Single individuals were observed at
wetlands crossed or adjacent to the
proposed construction right-of-way that
provide suitable breeding habitat include,
however not limited to:
• SKP 345.0 (NE 30-34-23 W3M);
• SKP 635.7 (NW 7-21-26 W2M);
• SKP 670.0 (SE 13-19-24 W2M);
• SKP 841.0 (NW 10-14-8 W2M);
• SKP 864.4 (NW 25-13-6 W2M);
• SKP 902.4 (NW 27-12-2 W2M);
• SKP 922.3 (NW 27-12-2 WPM); and
• SKP 953.8 (SW 24-10-31 WPM).
No observations during 2013 and 2014
wildlife field work. Suitable nesting habitat
occurs at wetlands crossed by the
proposed construction right-of-way that
support open water and sufficient
emergent vegetation for nesting and cover.
loggerhead shrike
(subspecies
excubitorides:
Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC;
subspecies migrans:
Endangered on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, an individual and inactive nest was
observed near SKP 246.9
(SE 27-39-4 W4M) along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, an individual was observed in native
prairie near SKP 576.4
(NW 30-24-2 W3M) along the proposed
construction right-of-way. An inactive nest
was observed near SKP 601.9
(NE 9-23-29 W2M) in dense shrubs.
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
open areas, including tame pasture,
agricultural and thinly wooded areas with
small bushy trees and dense or thorny
bushes for nesting.
long-billed curlew
(Special Concern on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, an individual was observed near
SKP 230.0 (NW 17-40-5 W4M) and near
SKP 244.6 (NE 28-39-4 W4M) along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
No observations. Suitable habitat occurs
along the proposed construction right-of-
way in grazed native prairie and
occasionally in agricultural fields.
The replacement pipeline route in
Manitoba is outside of the current breeding
range of the long-billed curlew
(COSEWIC 2002).
McCown’s longspur
(Special Concern on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
Tthe replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the McCown’s longspur’s
current breeding range (COSEWIC
2006b).
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
wildlife field work. Suitable nesting habitat
occurs along the length of the proposed
construction right-of-way in native prairie
and tame pasture.
The replacement pipeline route in
Manitoba is outside of the McCown’s
longspur’s current breeding range
(COSEWIC 2006b).
peregrine falcon
(Special Concern on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs in open
areas (i.e., native prairie and tame) for
forage. No suitable nesting habitat was
observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs in open
areas (i.e., native prairie and tame) for
forage. No suitable nesting habitat was
observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
The replacement pipeline route in
Manitoba is outside of the peregrine falcon
current breeding range
(COSEWIC 2007c).
piping plover
(Endangered on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable breeding habitat was
observed along the shoreline of Metiskow
Lake located 50 m north of the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 233.9
(NW 10-40-5 W4M).
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat was observed
along exposed sandy shoals and gravelly
shorelines of sizeable waterbodies.
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat was observed
along exposed sandy shoals and gravelly
shorelines of sizeable waterbodies in the
vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way.
red-headed
woodpecker
(Threatened under
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
The replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the red-headed woodpecker’s
current breeding range (COSEWIC
2007d).
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
treed areas and treed pasture with an
abundance of dead standing trees and
shrubby understory grazed by livestock.
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
treed areas and treed pasture with an
abundance of dead standing trees and
shrubby understory grazed by livestock.
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page 74
TABLE 11 Cont'd
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
short-eared owl
(Special Concern on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
wildlife field work. Suitable habitat occurs
along the proposed construction
right-of-way in tame pasture, farmland and
occasionally in agricultural fields.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way near:
• SKP 338.5 (NW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 359.0 (SE 5-34-22 W3M);
• SKP 359.9 (SW 4-34-22 W3M);
• SKP 418.2 (NW 23-31-17 W3M);
• SKP 573.6 (NE 35-24-3 W3M); and
•
SKP 900.7 (SW 33-12-2 W2M).
No observations during wildlife field work.
Suitable habitat occurs along the proposed
construction right-of-way in tame pasture,
farmland and occasionally in agricultural
fields.
Sprague’s pipit
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, several individuals were heard
calling over native prairie or tame pasture
along the proposed construction
right-of-way including:
• SKP 184.8 (SE 19-42-9 W4M);
• SKP 185.5 (NE 18-42-9 W4M);
• SKP 188.5 (NE 16-42-9 W4M);
• SKP 189.3 (NW 15-42-9 W4M);
• SKP 197.3 (SW 5-42-8 W4M);
• SKP 202.2 (NW 26-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 203.0 (SW 26-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 203.2 (SE 26-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 204.0 (NE 23-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 206.0 (SE 24-41-8 W4M);
• SKP 206.2 (SW 19-41-7 W4M);
• SKP 222.3 (SE 33-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 224.0 (NE 27-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 224.0 (SE 27-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 227.3 (NE 23-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 228.0 (SE 24-40-6 W4M);
• SKP 229.6 (SE 19-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 230.2 (NW 17-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 230.9 (NE 17-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 231.6 (SE 17-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 232.5 (SW 16-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 232.9 (SE 16-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 234.0 (NW 10-40 5 W4M);
• SKP 236.0 (SW 11-40-5 W4M)
• SKP 236.4 (NW 2-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 237.2 (NE 2-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 237.7 (NW 1-40
-5 W4M);
• SKP 2
38.1 (SW 1-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 238.5 (SE 1-40-5 W4M);
• SKP 239.7 (NE 36-39-5 W4M);
• SKP 245.1 (NE 28-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 245.3 (SE 28-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 245.8 (SW 27-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 246.3 (SW 27-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 247.1 (NE 22-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 247.9 (NW 23-39-4 W4M);
• SKP 263.0 (SW 31-38-2 W4M);
• SKP 282.0 (SW 35-37-1 W4M);
• SKP 283.3 (SW 36-37-1 W4M);
• SKP 283.8 (NW 25-37-1 W4M); and
• SKP 284.1 (NE 25-37-1 W4M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, several individuals were heard
calling over native prairie or tame pasture
along the proposed construction
right-of-way, at the following locations:
• SKP 285.0 (NE 25-37-29 W3M);
• SKP 286.8 (NE 19-37-28 W3M);
• SKP 335.8 (NE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.1 (SE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.9 (SW 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 337.3 (SE 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 338.0 (NE 3-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 338.5 (NW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 339.0 (SW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 339.6 (SE 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 340.2 (SW 1-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.0 (NW 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.5 (NE 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 342.7 (SW 36-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 345.2 (NE 30-34-23 W3M);
• SKP 346.0 (SW 29-34-23 W3M);
• SKP 359.5 (SE 5-34-22 W3M);
• SKP 359.8 (SW 4-34-22 W3M);
• SKP 404.8 (NE 4-32-18 W3M);
• SKP 405.3 (SE 4-32-18 W3M);
• SKP 406.6 (SE 3-32-18 W3M);
• SKP 479.0 (NE 8-29-11 W3M);
• SKP 517.3 (NE 36-27-8 W3M);
• SKP 519.3 (SE 31-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 520.0 (SW 32-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 520.8 (SE 32-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 521.2 (NE 29-27-7 W3M);
• SKP
567.8 (
NE 8-25-3-W3M);
• SKP 569.4 (NW 4-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 570.0 (NE 4-25-3 W3M);
• SKP 573.4 (NE 35-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 574.1 (SE 35-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 574.4 (SW 36-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 576.0 (NE 25-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 577.0 (SW 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 577.9 (SE 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 578.2 (NE 19-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 579.0 (NW 20-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 580.0 (SE 20-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 589.0 (SW 6-24-1 W3M);
• SKP 590.0 (NE 31-23-1 W2M);
• SKP 359.0
(SE 5-34-22 W3M);
• SKP 600.3 (SW 16-23-29 W2M);
• SKP 601.0 (NW 9-23-29 W2M);
•
SKP 601.3 (NE 9-23-29 W2M);
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs in areas
of native prairie along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page 75
TABLE 11 Cont'd
Wildlife Species
and Status
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Sprague’s pipit
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
(cont’d)
See above
•
SKP 603.1 (SW 10-23-29 W2M);
• SKP 611.0 (NW 30-22-28 W2M);
• SKP 630.2 (NE 22-21-27 W2M); and
• SKP 637.4 (NW 5-21-26 W2M).
See above.
western grebe
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way at
lakes and wetlands with emergent
vegetation and extensive open water.
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an individual was heard at a Class V
wetland crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 719.0
(SW 36-16-20 W2M).
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way at
lakes and wetlands with emergent
vegetation and extensive open water.
yellow rail (Special
Concern by
COSEWIC)
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
sedge dominated wetlands.
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
sedge dominated wetlands.
No observations during 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
sedge dominated wetlands.
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
northern leopard
frog (Special
Concern on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
The replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the northern leopard frog’s
current breeding range
(COSEWIC 2009d). Re-introductory
programs are currently underway in
Alberta, including locations in the vicinity of
the Project. Suitable breeding habitat is
provided by temporary and
semi-permanent wetlands and
overwintering habitat is provided by
permanent watercourses along the
proposed construction right-of-way.
Suitable breeding habitat was observed at
a wetland complex at SKP 225.0
(SW 26-40-6 W4M).
Suitable overwintering waterbodies occur
along the proposed construction
right-of-way at permanent, deep wetlands
and waterbodies.
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, individuals were observed at several
locations along the proposed construction
right-of-way near:
• SKP 405.8 (SW 3-32-18 W3M);
• SKP 438.1 (SE 33-30-15 W3M);
• SKP 522.8 (SE 28-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 609.8 (SE 36-22-29 W2M);
• SKP 927.2 (SW 26-11-33 WPM);
• SKP 959.0 (SW 16-10-30 WPM); and
• SKP 962.9 (SW 11-10-30 WPM).
Potential breeding and overwintering
waterbodies crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way include, however
are not limited to:
• SKP 523.2 (SE 28-27-7 W3M);
• SKP 579.7 (SE 20-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 609.4 (S ½ 36-22-29 W2M); and
• SKP 957.0 (NW 17-10-30 WPM).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed or heard
at several locations along the proposed
construction right-of-way near:
• SKP 1074.3 (NE 34-7-19 WPM);
• SKP 1092.9 (NW 21-7-17 WPM);
• SKP 1093.3 (NE 21-7-17 WPM);
• SKP 1133.0 (SW 32-6-13 WPM); and
• SKP 1143.5 (NE 18-6-12 WPM).
Potential breeding waterbodies crossed by
the proposed construction right-of-way
include:
• SKP 10087.7 (NW 6-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1009.6 (NW 5-9-25 WPM);
• SKP 1065.0 (SW 11-8-20 WPM); and
• SKP 1131.8 (SW 31-6-13 WPM).
Potential overwintering waterbodies are
located near SKP 1074.8
(NE 34-7-19 WPM), SKP 1095.3
(NE 22-7-17 WPM) and SKP 1131.8
(SW 31-6-13 WPM).
snapping turtle
(Special Concern
under Schedule 1 of
SARA and by
COSEWIC)
The replacement pipeline route in Alberta
is outside of the current breeding range of
the snapping turtle (COSEWIC 2008d).
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
wildlife field season. Suitable habitat along
the proposed construction right-of-way
occurs in ponds, sloughs, streams and
river edges with slow moving and shallow
water, soft mud bottoms and dense
aquatic vegetation.
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
wildlife field season. Suitable habitat along
the proposed construction right-of-way
occurs in ponds, sloughs, streams and
river edges with slow moving and shallow
water, soft mud bottoms and dense
aquatic vegetation.
tiger salamander
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an adult individual was observed on
the proposed construction right-of-way at
SKP 229.0 (SE 19-40-5 W4M) in tame
pasture and in treed pasture at SKP 235.0
(SE 10-40-5 W4M). Suitable habitat occurs
along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie and tame
pasture near permanent waterbodies.
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, an adult individual was observed on
the proposed construction right-of-way at
SKP 602.4 (SW 10-23-29 W2M) and
crossing a range road near SKP 843.4
(NW 12-14-9 W2M). Suitable habitat
occurs along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie and tame
pasture near permanent waterbodies.
During the wildlife field work in 2013 and
2014, no individuals were observed in the
vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way.
Note: Mitigation measures pertaining to species with special conservation status and applicable setback distances are provided in the EPP (Appendix 1A
and 1B of the ESA).
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5.0 DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The wildlife field work conducted in 2013 and 2014 provided an opportunity to assess wildlife habitat and
wildlife use along proposed construction right-of-way, and identify any routing constraints from a wildlife
habitat perspective. Based on the results of a desktop/literature review and wildlife field work, and given
the length parallel to the existing Enbridge pipeline rights-of-way, a realignment of the replacement
pipeline route is not warranted from a wildlife habitat perspective.
5.1 Recommended Supplemental Surveys
Access was not available on some land parcels at the time of the field program in 2013 and early 2014
due to ongoing negotiations with the landowner. Due to access constraints and/or recommended timing of
some species-specific survey, wildlife field work was not conducted at some locations in 2013 or 2014.
Supplemental wildlife field work will be conducted in the fall of 2014 for northern leopard frog non-acoustic
surveys. In addition, common nighthawk and short-eared owl surveys were not conducted during the
2013 and 2014 wildlife field work. As discussed during regulator consultation, if construction activities are
scheduled to commence during the restricted activity period for common nighthawk or short-eared owl,
species-specific surveys will be completed in areas of suitable breeding habitat prior to the
commencement of construction activities scheduled to occur during the nesting season (Krause-
Danielsen, Moore, Scalise pers. comm.). In the event that any future route refinements arise that
encounter native vegetation, tame pasture, shrub pasture and treed pasture greater than 500 m in length,
wildlife field work will be conducted on these lands. The methodology to be used during supplemental
wildlife field work, if needed, will be similar to the methodology identified in this report (see Section 1.8).
5.2 General Wildlife Recommendations
Although the Project has attempted to avoid and reduce environmental effects, some effects will
inevitably occur during the construction phase and throughout the operational life of the Project. Mitigation
measures to avoid or reduce the potential environmental effects on wildlife and wildlife habitat during
construction and operation of the Project are provided in the EPP (Appendix 1A and 1B of the ESA) and
in Tables 6.2.10-1, 6.2.11-3 and 6.3.1-2 of the ESA (TERA 2014).
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6.0 SUMMARY
Wildlife field work for the Project was conducted in both 2013 and 2014 in order to document baseline
wildlife species and their use in suitable habitat along the proposed construction right-of-way. Using
guidance from methods outlined in the AESRD Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines (AESRD 2013a),
the BC Marsh Inventory Guidelines (British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks 1998)
and the Survey Protocol for the Northern Leopard Frog (Kendell 2002), several wildlife surveys,
consisting of Breeding Bird surveys, Prairie Raptor surveys, American Bittern surveys, Burrowing Owl
surveys, Sharp-Tailed Grouse surveys, Yellow Rail surveys, Amphibian Non-Acoustic surveys, Amphibian
Auditory surveys and Northern Leopard Frog Non-Acoustic surveys were conducted to provide the NEB,
as well as federal and provincial regulators, with information to assist with Project review.
The primary land use along the Line 3 replacement pipeline route is cultivation. The secondary land uses
are tame pasture and hay. Land ownership along the replacement pipeline is primarily privately-owned
land. The replacement pipeline route crosses several provincially-identified wildlife areas, parks and
protected areas including NAWMP Targeted Landscapes, Sensitive Wildlife ranges, Environmentally
Significant Areas, IBAs, Migratory Bird Concentration sites, AACF-CPP land, WHPA parcels, a Fish and
Wildlife Development Fund parcel, a Game Preserve, a Nature Conservancy of Canada Natural Area,
conservation agreements and DU projects.
Species listed under Schedule 1 of SARA and/or by COSEWIC, or evidence of their presence, that were
identified during the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work included American badger (diggings), Baird’s
sparrow, bank swallow, barn swallow, bobolink, Canada warbler, chestnut-collared longspur, common
nighthawk, ferruginous hawk, horned grebe, loggerhead shrike, long-billed curlew, short-eared owl,
Sprague’s pipit, western grebe, northern leopard frog and tiger salamander. Important wildlife features
encountered by or in the vicinity of the proposed construction right-of-way include nesting waterbodies for
waterfowl and waterbirds, breeding waterbodies for amphibians, overwintering waterbodies for northern
leopard frogs, ferruginous hawk nests and sharp-tailed grouse leks. Suitable migratory bird habitat
(i.e., native prairie, tame pasture, shrub pasture, treed pasture, wetlands, watercourses and riparian
areas attractive to migratory birds) is encountered and in the vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way.
Project planning, in combination with the proposed mitigation measures outlined in the EPP (Appendix 1A
and 1B of the ESA) (TERA 2014), will avoid or reduce the potential environmental effects on wildlife and
wildlife habitat and satisfy any guidelines associated with the applicable federal and provincial legislation.
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Pipelines Inc. Southern Lights Project and Alberta Clipper Project – Cromer to US Border
Segment. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2009a. Preconstruction Wildlife Surveys for the Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Alberta Clipper Project – Report 1. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2009b. Preconstruction Wildlife Surveys for the Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Alberta Clipper Project – Report 2. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2009c. Preconstruction Wildlife Surveys for the Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Alberta Clipper Project – Report 3. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2010a. RE: Spread 8 Pre-clean-up Wildlife Surveys for the Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project – Report 1. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2010b. RE: Spread 8 Pre-clean-up Wildlife Surveys for the Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project – Report 2. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2010c. Wetland Function Post-Construction Monitoring Report for the
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project 2010 – First Year. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines
Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2010d. RE: Wildlife Survey for the Enbridge Pipelines Inc. 2010 Craik
Station Construction Activities. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2011a. Wetland Function Post-Construction Monitoring Report for the
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Southern Lights Project – First Year. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2011b. Wetland Function Post-Construction Monitoring Report for the
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Southern Lights Project – Second Year. Prepared for Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012a. Wetland Function Post-Construction Monitoring Report for the
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project 2011 – First Year. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines
Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012b. Wetland Function Post-Construction Monitoring Report for the
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project 2011 – Second Year. Prepared for Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012c. KP R 12.2 – KP R 12.3 Wildlife Sweep Report. Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
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TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012d. KP 751.6 – KP 752.0 Wildlife Sweep Report. Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012e KP 754.8 – KP 755.0 Wildlife Sweep Report. Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012f. KP 764.0 – KP 764.1 Wildlife Sweep Report. Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012g. KP 827.6 – KP 827.68 Wildlife Sweep Report. Enbridge
Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Project. Prepared for Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2012h. Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment for the
Proposed Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Capacity Expansion Project. Prepared for
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2013. Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment for the
Proposed Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Alberta Clipper Expansion Project – Phase II. Prepared for
Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Calgary, AB.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2014. Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment for the
Proposed Enbridge Pipeline Inc. Line 3 Replacement Program. Prepared for Enbridge Pipeline
Inc. Calgary, AB.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 2014. Ecological Sciences for
Sustainable Development. Website: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-
sciences/environment/ecological-sciences/biosphere-reserves/europe-north-america/. Accessed:
April 2014.
Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. 2012. Sites in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird
Reserve Network (interactive map). Website: http://www.whsrn.org/sites/map-sites/sites-western-
hemisphere-shorebird-reserve-network. Accessed: April 2014.
7.3 GIS Data and Mapping References
This subsection includes references cited on the figures accompanying this report.
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. 2013-2014. Wildlife Sensitivity Data Sets
(digital files). Edmonton, AB. Available: http://esrd.alberta.ca/forms-maps-services/maps/wildlife-
sensitivity-maps/default.aspx. Acquired: April 2013-March 2014. Last Update Check:
June 4, 2014.
Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation - Parks Division. 2009. Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs)
in Alberta (digital file). Edmonton, AB. Available:
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/heritageinfocentre/environsigareas/default.aspx. Acquired:
August 2009. Last Update Check: May 20, 2014.
Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation - Parks Division. 2012. Protected Areas (pashape_ocsites_10tm)
(digital file). Edmonton, AB. Available: http://albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/library/downloadable-
data-sets.aspx. Acquired: February 2013. Last Update Check: May 13, 2014.
AltaLIS. 2009. Alberta Township System version 4.1 (digital file). Calgary, AB. Available:
http://www.altalis.com. Acquired: October 2009. Last Update Check: June 5, 2014.
AltaLIS. 2014. Alberta Municipal Boundaries (digital file). Calgary, AB. Available: http://www.altalis.com.
Acquired: June 2014. Last Update Check: June 2, 2014.
Bird Studies Canada and Nature Canada. 2004-2009. Important Bird Areas of Canada Database.
Port Rowan, ON. Available: http://www.ibacanada.com. Acquired: August 2011. Last Update
Check: October 2012.
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ESRI. 2005. Canada Provinces (digital data). Redlands, CA. Available: http://www.esri.com/data/data-
maps, data came with ArcGIS software. Acquired: September 2006. Last update check: N/A.
Government of Canada. 2014. Aboriginal Lands, Canada (digital file). Edmonton, AB. Available:
http://www.geobase.ca. Acquired: June 2014. Last Update Check: June 19, 2014.
Information Handling Service Inc. 2004. IHS Hydro Line Data (digital file). Calgary, AB. Received: via
DVD, visit http://www.ihs.com for more info. Acquired: June 2011. Last Update Check: January
21, 2014.
Information Handling Service Inc. 2013. IHS Miscellaneous Boundaries (digital file). Calgary, AB.
Received: via DVD, visit http://www.ihs.com for more info. Acquired: July 2013. Last Update
Check: April 21, 2014
Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan.2014. SaskAdmin 2014 Parks (digital file).
Regina, SK. Available: https://www.geosask.ca/Portal/ptk. Acquired: February 2014. Last Update
Check: February 20, 2014.
Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan. 2014. SaskGrid 2014 Full Product (digital file).
Regina, SK. Available: https://www.geosask.ca/Portal/ptk. Acquired: February 2014. Last Update
Check: February 24, 2014.
Information Services Corporation of Saskatchewan. 2014. Sask Cartographic Rural Municipality (digital
file). Regina, SK. Available: https://www.geosask.ca/Portal/ptk. Acquired: February 2014. Last
Update Check: February 20, 2014.
Manitoba Community Planning Services. 2007. Manitoba Municipal Boundaries (digital file).
Winnipeg, MB. Available: https://mli2.gov.mb.ca/adminbnd/index.html. Acquired: June 2011. Last
Update Check: June 2012.
Manitoba Department of Conservation. 2002. Township/Range Survey Grid (digital file). Winnipeg, MB.
Available: https://mli2.gov.mb.ca/mli_data/index.html. Acquired: June 2010. Last Update Check:
June 2012.
Manitoba Department of Conservation. 2010. Wildlife Management Areas (digital file). Winnipeg, MB.
Available: https://mli2.gov.mb.ca/mli_data/index.html. Acquired: December 2011. Last Update
Check: June 2012.
Manitoba Department of Conservation. 2011. Protected Areas Boundaries (digital file). Winnipeg, MB.
Available: https://mli2.gov.mb.ca/mli_data/index.html. Acquired: December 2011. Last Update
Check: June 2012.
Saskatchewan Environment. 2013. Planning - Representative Areas Network (digital file). Regina, SK.
Available: https://www.geosask.ca/Portal/. Acquired: February 2014. Last Update Check:
June 20, 2014.
TERA Environmental Consultants. 2008. Hillshade. Derived from Natural Resources Canada, Earth
Sciences Sector, Centre for Topographic Information. 2000-2008. Canadian Digital Elevation
Data 250k (digital files). Sherbrooke, QC. Available:
http://www.geobase.ca/geobase/en/data/cded/index.html. Acquired: 2008. Last Update Check:
December 2010.
United States National Imagery and Mapping Agency. Vector Map Level 0, Digital Chart of the World,
Railroads (digital file). Bethesda, MD. Available:
http://geoengine.nima.mil/ftpdir/archive/vpf_data/v0noa.tar.gz. Acquired: September 2009. Last
Update Check: March 21, 2014.
United States National Imagery and Mapping Agency. 2000. Vector Map Level 0, Digital Chart of the
World, Roads (digital file). Bethesda, MD. Available:
http://geoengine.nima.mil/ftpdir/archive/vpf_data/v0noa.tar.gz. Acquired: September 2009. Last
Update Check: March 21, 2014.
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APPENDIX A
WILDLIFE SPECIES WITH SPECIAL CONSERVATION
STATUS WITH POTENTIAL TO OCCUR IN THE PROJECT AREA
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WILDLIFE SPECIES WITH CONSERVATION STATUS IN THE CENTRAL
PARKLAND AND NORTHERN FESCUE NATURAL SUBREGIONS OF ALBERTA
Scientific Name Common Name Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
MAMMALS
Lasionycteris noctivagans
silver-haired bat
Roosts in the cavities of old, decaying
trees, including woodpecker holes and
behind loose bark. Forages in openings.
S3 (T.h)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Lasiurus cinereus
hoary bat
Roosts in coniferous or deciduous
forest. Forages in openings, including
above the forest canopy.
S2 (T.h)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Myotis lucifugus
little brown myotis
Roosts in buildings, large decaying
trees and rock crevices/caves. Forages
in a variety of habitats, especially
wetlands.
S5 (T.h)
1
Endangered
6
Sorex hoyi
pygmy shrew
Dry, upland coniferous and deciduous
forests.
S3 (W)
1
--
Spermophilus franklinii
Franklin's ground squirrel
Aspen parkland, particularly along forest
edges with dense grass cover.
SU (W)
1
--
Taxidea taxus taxus
American badger taxus
subspecies
Open grasslands and aspen parkland.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
Special Concern
6
BIRDS
Accipiter gentilis
northern goshawk
Mature mixedwood forest with high
canopy closure.
S3S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Aechmophorus occidentalis
western grebe
Deep lakes and wetlands with extensive
stands of emergent vegetation and open
water.
S3 (W)
1
Threatened
2
Sensitive
3
--
Ammodramus bairdii
Baird's sparrow
Ungrazed or lightly grazed native
prairie, requires a tangle of grasses for
nesting.
S3 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
Special Concern
6
Ammodramus savannarum
grasshopper sparrow
Grasslands with tufted grass
interspersed with open bare ground and
lacking shrub cover.
S3S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Anas acuta
northern pintail
Open areas with seasonal shallow
ponds, marshes and reedy shallow
lakes with drier margins.
S4S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Anas crecca
green-winged teal
Wooded ponds and streams. Nests in
upland area in dense cover, often in
shrubs or sedges. In grassland
subregions, typically nests in sedges on
low ground near sloughs.
S4S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Anthus spragueii
Sprague's pipit
Bush, grassland, dry lake bottoms and
moderately grazed native prairie.
S3S4 (T)
1
Special Concern
2
Sensitive
3
Threatened
4,5
Aquila chrysaetos
golden eagle
Rocky outcrops, sparsely treed
mountain slopes and grassland habitats
with coulees, steep riverbanks and
canyons.
S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Ardea herodias
great blue heron
Open shallow water at edges of
freshwater lakes and streams.
S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Asio flammeus
short-eared owl
Open meadows, marshes and clear cuts
adjacent to cover and hunting areas.
S3 (T)
1
May Be At Risk
3
Special Concern
5
Aythya affinis
lesser scaup
Permanent and semi-permanent
wetlands with tall, dense herbaceous
vegetation for nesting.
S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Bartramia longicauda
upland sandpiper
Open, grassy uplands, hay fields,
pastures, wet meadows and old fields
with minimal shrub or tree growth.
S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Botaurus lentiginosus
American bittern
Areas with a dense growth of emergent
vegetation or tall grasses.
S3S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Buteo platypterus
broad-winged hawk
Mature forests.
S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
Buteo regalis
ferruginous hawk
Sparsely treed dry mixed grass prairie.
S2S3 (T)
1
Endangered
2
At Risk
3
Threatened
4,5
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
Open areas with tall shrubs or low trees
for nesting.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Calcarius ornatus
chestnut-collared longspur
Native pastures, grazed grasslands and
hay land.
--
Sensitive
3
Threatened
4,5
Cathartes aura
turkey vulture
Areas with trees for roosting, near
water.
S2S3 (T)
1
--
Charadrius melodus
piping plover
Extensive sandy, gravelly beaches on
shores of saline lakes or ponds.
S2 (T)
1
Endangered
2
At Risk
3
Endangered
4,5
Chlidonias niger
black tern
Shallow lakes, marshes, sloughs, ponds
and wet meadows.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Chordeiles minor
common nighthawk
Open forest and forest clearings
(e.g., logged or burned areas, natural
woodland clearings), grasslands, rocky
outcrops and flat gravel rooftops of
buildings. Typically nest in open areas
near logs, boulders, grassy clumps and
shrubs.
S4 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
Threatened
4,5
Circus cyaneus
northern harrier
Open areas near wetlands or marshy
meadows.
S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Cistothorus platensis
sedge wren
Uncultivated and cultivated tall grass
fields, bogs and meadows.
S2 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
black-billed cuckoo
Brushy thickets along roads and
streams or dense bush in coulees.
SU (W)
1
--
Contopus cooperi
olive-sided flycatcher
Forests and woodlands, burned areas
with standing dead trees, taiga,
subalpine coniferous forest and mixed
coniferous-deciduous forest, especially
near wetland areas.
S3 (T)
1
May Be At Risk
3
Threatened
4,5
Contopus sordidulus
western wood-pewee
Conifer and mixedwood forest, forest
edges and woodlands; poplar forests
and riparian areas.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Coturnicops noveboracensis
yellow rail
Sizeable, dense grass or sedge
marshes.
SU (T)
1
Special Concern
4,5
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Small to medium-sized shallow, isolated
lakes with well-developed emergent and
submergent plant communities.
S2S3 (T)
1
Special Concern
2
At Risk
3
--
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Open grassland areas; prefers large
hayfields, moist meadows and weedy
fields dominated by tall grasses.
S2S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
Threatened
5
Empidonax minimus
least flycatcher
Forested areas and urban habitats
(e.g., parks, golf courses, yard with
trees).
S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Falco peregrinus anatum
peregrine falcon, anatum
subspecies
Cliffs near water, open fields, swamps
and marshes.
S2S3 (T)
1
Threatened
2
At Risk
3
Special Concern
4,5
Falco sparverius
American kestrel
Open or partly open habitats
(e.g., grasslands, farmland,
watercourses) with scattered trees or
woodlands.
S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Geothlypis trichas
common yellowthroat
Areas with dense, low vegetation
(e.g., wetlands, early successional
forests, forests with dense understory
vegetation).
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Grus americana
whooping crane
Areas with dense vegetation, shallow
ponds, freshwater marshes, wet prairies
or along lake margins.
S1 (T)
1
Endangered
2
At Risk
3
Endangered
4,5
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
Grus canadensis
sandhill crane
Marshes, bogs adjacent to ponds.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
bald eagle
Typically nest in mature trees along
forest edges; often associated with
lakes or rivers.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Himantopus mexicanus
black-necked stilt
Wet pasture and grassy shoreline of
shallow pools, mudflats, marshes and
lakes.
S2S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Open areas, particularly agricultural
fields. Often nest in overhangs of man-
made structures.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
Threatened
5
Icterus galbula
Baltimore oriole
Deciduous forests or mixedwood forests
dominated by deciduous trees. Nest
typically associated with forest edges
where tree density is low and water is
near.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Lanius ludovicianus
loggerhead shrike
Lightly wooded river valleys, coulees
and grassland areas with trees/bushes.
S3 (T)
1
Special Concern
2
Sensitive
3
Threatened
4,5
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Large tracts of open grassland with low
vegetative cover for nesting.
S3 (T)
1
Special Concern
2
Sensitive
3
Special Concern
4,5
Myiarchus crinitus
great-crested flycatcher
Mature deciduous and mixedwoods
close to clearings.
S2S3 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Nycticorax nycticorax
black-crowned night heron
Sizeable marshy lakes or ponds; man-
made impoundments.
S2 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Trees or man-made structures
(e.g., utility poles) near waterbodies.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American white pelican
Shallow, turbid lakes remote from
human activity.
S2S3 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Phalacrocorax auritus
double-crested cormorant
Sizeable lakes or reservoirs, low-lying
islands.
S3 (W)
1
--
Piranga ludoviciana
western tanager
Mature mixedwood forests.
S3S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Shallow ponds and marshes. Nest along
edge of emergent vegetation near open
water.
S3 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
Special Concern
5
Podilymbus podiceps
pied-billed grebe
Marshes and ponds with dense
emergent vegetation along periphery.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Porzana carolina
sora
Wetlands with a mix of both shallow and
moderately deep water and emergent
vegetation.
S5 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Progne subis
purple martin
Burned forests, logged areas or muskeg
with snags for nesting. Uses nest boxes
in urban areas.
S3S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Rallus limicola
Virginia rail
Freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes,
sloughs and bogs.
SU (T)
1
--
Riparia riparia
bank swallow
Soil banks along lakes, rivers and
features exposed by human
landscaping.
S4 (W)
1
Threatened
5
Sayornis phoebe
eastern phoebe
Open wooded areas, often at forest
edges. Prefers habitat near lakes or
streams. Typically nest on cliff edges,
caves, earth-bank overhangs;
sometimes nest in buildings, culverts or
bridges.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Sterna forsteri
Forster's tern
Marshes and marshy bays bordering
lakes.
S2S3 (T)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Strix varia
barred owl
Mature mixedwoods with open areas;
lakeshores and stream valleys.
S3S4 (W)
1
Special Concern
2
Sensitive
3
--
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
Surnia ulula
northern hawk owl
Open coniferous or mixedwoods,
muskeg.
S3S4 (W)
1
--
Tympanuchus phasianellus
sharp-tailed grouse
Open prairie, shrubby sandhills, coulees
and margins of watercourses.
S3S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
REPTILES
Thamnophis elegans
wandering garter snake
Broad habitat preference: frequents
(however not restricted to) ponds or
marshes or ditches or dugouts in all
habitat types.
S4 (W.h)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Thamnophis radix
plains garter snake
Broad habitat preferences; frequents
(however not restricted to) ponds or
lakes or dugouts or marshes in short-
grass prairie, aspen parkland and
marginally boreal forest.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
Thamnophis sirtalis
red-sided garter snake
Broad habitat preference: frequents
(however not restricted to) ponds or
marshes or ditches or dugouts and
streams in all habitat types.
S4 (W)
1
Sensitive
3
--
AMPHIBIANS
Ambystoma mavortium
tiger salamander
Short grassy prairie, aspen parkland,
boreal forest and even subalpine areas.
--
Special Concern
5
Anaxyrus hemiophrys
Canadian toad
Primarily boreal forest and aspen
parkland; shallows of temporary water
bodies.
S3 (T)
1
May Be At Risk
3
--
Sources: AESRD 2014b, ASRD 2011b, ATPR 2014a,b, Banfield 1974, COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, Federation of Alberta Naturalists 2007,
NatureServe 2014, Russell and Bauer 1993, Semenchuk 1992, Smith 1993, Stebbins 1966
Notes: 1 Provincial (S) ranks are assigned by ATPR (2014a). Only ranks S1 to S3 or a rank involving S1 to S3 (e.g., S3S4) are included in this table, as
well as all species on the ACIMS Tracking and Watch lists. All definitions below are adapted from NatureServe (2014), unless otherwise noted.
S1 Critically Imperiled: At high risk of extirpation in the jurisdiction due to very restricted range, very few populations or occurrences, very
steep declines, severe threats or other factors.
S2 Imperiled: At risk of extirpation in the jurisdiction due to restricted range, few populations or occurrences, steep declines, severe threats
or other factors.
S3 Vulnerable: At moderate risk of extirpation in the jurisdiction due to a fairly restricted range, relatively few populations or occurrences,
recent and widespread declines, threats or other factors.
S4 Apparently Secure: At a fairly low risk of extirpation in the jurisdiction due to an extensive range and/or many populations or occurrences,
but with possible cause for some concern as a result of local recent declines, threats or other factors.
S5 Secure: At very low or no risk of extirpation in the jurisdiction due to a very extensive range, abundant populations or occurrences, with
little to no concern from declines or threats.
S#S# Range Rank: A numeric range rank (e.g., S2S3) is used to indicate any range of uncertainty about the status of the species.
SU Unrankable: Currently unrankable due to lack of information or due to substantially conflicting information about status or trends.
SNA Not Applicable: A conservation status is not applicable because the species is not a suitable target for conservation activities.
SNR Unranked: Rank not yet assessed.
B Breeding: Refers to the breeding population.
(W) Watch List: Elements that are not currently considered as high conservation concern, but there is some information to suggest that they
may become rare should there be significant alterations to the element’s habitats or population (ACIMS 2014a).
(W.h) Watch List: hibernacula: elements for which ACIMS is collecting detailed information on known locations of hibernacula only
(ACIMS 2014a).
(T) Tracking List: Species that ACIMS is actively collecting information on and processing element occurrences for because they are
elements that current information suggests are rare or of conservation concern due to threats to populations or habitats or documented
declines (ACIMS 2014a).
(T.h) Tracking List: hibernacula: elements for which ACIMS is collecting detailed information on known locations of hibernacula only
(ACIMS 2014a).
2 Alberta's Wildlife Act. A species legislated as Endangered or Threatened under the Wildlife Act and Wildlife Regulation or designated Special
Concern by the Endangered Species Conservation Committee (ESCC) using definitions based on those used by the COSEWIC
(AESRD 2014) (see Note 6).
3 Status designation assigned in the 2010 General Status of Alberta Wild Species (ASRD 2011b). Definitions below are from ASRD (2011). This
table only includes designations of At Risk, May Be At Risk and Sensitive.
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At Risk: Any species known to be at risk after formal detailed status assessment and legal designation as Endangered or Threatened in
Alberta.
May Be At Risk: Any species that may be at risk of extinction or extirpation, and is, therefore, a candidate for detailed risk assessment.
Sensitive: Any species that is not at risk of extinction or extirpation but may require special attention or protection to prevent it from becoming
at risk.
4 Species at Risk Act (SARA). The Act establishes Schedule 1 as the list of species to be protected on all federal lands in Canada. The Act also
applies to all lands in Canada for Schedule 1 bird species cited in the Migratory Birds Convention Act. This table only includes designations of
Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern.
Endangered: A wildlife species that is facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
Threatened: A wildlife species that is likely to become an Endangered species if nothing is done to reverse the factors leading to its extirpation
or extinction.
Special Concern: A wildlife species that may become a Threatened or an Endangered species because of a combination of biological
characteristics and identified threats.
5 Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC 2014). This table only includes designations of Endangered,
Threatened and Special Concern.
Endangered: A wildlife species facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
Threatened: A wildlife species that is likely to become Endangered if nothing is done to reverse the factors leading to its extirpation or
extinction.
Special Concern: A wildlife species that may become Threatened or Endangered because of a combination of biological characteristics and
identified threats.
Status designations that are not applicable are denoted by “--“ (e.g., designations of species that have not been assessed or that are not
considered to have special conservation status).
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WILDLIFE SPECIES WITH CONSERVATION STATUS IN THE ASPEN PARKLAND,
MIXED GRASSLAND AND MOIST MIXED GRASSLAND ECOREGIONS OF SASKATCHEWAN
Scientific Name Common Name Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
MAMMALS
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Open grasslands.
S3
1
--
Lemmiscus curtatus
sagebrush vole
Confined to those areas of the grassland
where sagebrush is common.
S3
1
--
Lynx rufus
bobcat
River valleys and coulees.
S3S4
1
--
Mustela frenata
prairie long-tailed weasel
Grasslands, parklands and open coniferous
forests.
S3S4
1
--
Myotis evotis
long-eared myotis
Mixed and coniferous forests.
S3B,SNRN
1
--
Myotis lucifugus
little brown myotis
Roosts in buildings, large decaying trees and
rock crevices/caves. Forages in a variety of
habitats, especially wetlands.
--
Endangered
4
Onychomys leucogaster
northern grasshopper
mouse
Open grasslands interspersed with sagebrush.
S3
1
--
Perognathus fasciatus
olive-backed pocket mouse
Open grasslands; sandy soil.
S3
1
--
Peromyscus leucopus
white-footed mouse
Dry deciduous forests.
S3S4
1
--
Sorex haydeni
prairie shrew
Dense vegetation, shrubby areas and
meadows.
S3S4
1
--
Sylvilagus floridanus
eastern cottontail
Meadows, orchards, fence rows and
weedy/shrubby areas near woodlots.
S3
1
--
Taxidea taxus taxus
American badger, taxus
subspecies
Open grasslands and aspen parkland.
S3S4
1
Special Concern
4
BIRDS
Accipiter cooperii
Cooper's hawk
Aspen groves, parkland woodlots; wooded
coulees and riparian forests of grasslands.
S4B, S2M, S2N
1
--
Aechmophorus clarkii
Clark's grebe
Sizeable lakes with emergent vegetation.
S1B
1
--
Ammodramus bairdii
Baird's sparrow
Ungrazed or lightly grazed native prairie and
requires a tangle of grasses for nesting.
--
Special Concern
4
Anthus spragueii
Sprague's pipit
Open, native grasslands of intermediate height
and low shrub density.
S3B
1
Threatened
3,4
Aquila chrysaetos
golden eagle
Rocky outcrops, sparsely treed mountain
slopes and grassland habitats with coulees,
steep riverbanks and canyons.
S3B, S4M, S3N
1
--
Ardea herodias
great blue heron
Open shallow water at edges of freshwater
lakes and streams.
S3B
1
--
Asio flammeus
short-eared owl
Open meadows, marshes and clear cuts
adjacent to cover and hunting areas.
S3B,S2N
1
Special Concern
3,4
Athene cunicularia
burrowing owl
Level, open, short grass prairie with burrows
for nesting.
S2B
1
,
Endangered
2
Endangered
3,4
Buteo regalis
ferruginous hawk
Sparsely treed, dry mixedgrass prairie.
S4B,S4M
1
Threatened
3,4
Calcarius mccownii
McCown's longspur
Shortgrass prairie, overgrazed pastures,
cultivated fields.
S3S4B
1
Special Concern
3,4
Calcarius ornatus
chestnut-collared longspur
Native pastures, grazed grasslands and hay
land
--
Threatened
3,4
Cathartes aura
turkey vulture
Partially cleared southern boreal forests, river
valleys, Duck and Moose mountains, badlands
and culti
vated areas. Breeds on lake islands, in
caves, brush piles and abandoned buildings.
S2S3B, S2M,
S2N
1
--
Chaetura pelagica
chimney swift
Open water or land. Historically nested in
hollow trees and caves. Now typically is
associated with urban and rural areas with
chimneys for roosting and nesting.
S2B
1
Threatened
3,4
Charadrius melodus
circumcinctus
piping plover
Extensive sandy, gravelly beaches on shores
of saline lakes or ponds.
S3B
1
,
Endangered
2
Endangered
3,4
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
Chordeiles minor
common nighthawk
Open forest and forest clearings (e.g., logged
or burned areas and natural woodland
clearings), grasslands, rocky outcrops and flat
gravel rooftops of buildings. Typically nests in
open areas near logs, boulders, grassy clumps
and shrubs.
--
Threatened
3,4
Coturnicops noveboracensis
yellow rail
Sizeable, dense grass or sedge marshes.
S3B,S2M
1
Special Concern
3,4
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Small to medium-sized shallow, isolated lakes
with well-developed emergent and submergent
plant communities.
S3B
1
--
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Open grassland areas; prefers large hayfields,
moist meadows and weedy fields dominated by
tall grasses.
--
Threatened
4
Falco mexicanus
prairie falcon
Canyons and coulees of the badlands; cliffs of
river valleys.
S3B,S3M, S3N
1
--
Falco peregrinus anatum
peregrine falcon, anatum
subspecies
Cliffs near water, open fields, swamps and
marshes.
S1B, S4M, S2N
1
Special Concern
3,4
Grus canadensis
sandhill crane
Muskegs in boreal forests; marshes in
grasslands and parklands.
S2B,S4M
1
--
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Open areas near water. Often nests in
overhangs of man-made structures (e.g., barns
and bridges), cliffs or caves.
--
Threatened
4
Lanius excubitor
northern shrike
Open woods, shrubby swamps, open
grasslands with fence posts and scattered
trees.
S1B,S4N
1
--
Lanius ludovicianus
excubitorides
loggerhead shrike,
excubitorides subspecies
Lightly wooded river valleys, coulees and
grassland areas with trees/bushes.
S3B
1
Threatened
3,4
Limnodromus griseus
short-billed dowitcher
Muskegs, bogs and marshes with low
vegetation.
S1B,S4M
1
--
Lophodytes cucullatus
hooded merganser
Ponds, lakes, rivers that have fish available
and woodland to provide nesting habitat.
S4B,S3M
1
--
Megascops asio
eastern screech-owl
Open woods, groves, orchards and shade
trees.
S3B,S2N
1
--
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
red-headed woodpecker
Open woods, burnt areas, groves and
scattered large trees in open areas.
S1B,S1M
1
Threatened
3,4
Melanitta fusca
white-winged scoter
Islands or shores of inland ponds, lakes or
slow-moving streams in wooded, bushy, or
overgrown sites and is less commonly in
concealed or bare sites in open tundra or
prairie. Strongly philopatric to nesting areas.
S5B, S3M
1
--
Mimus polyglottos
northern mockingbird
Shrubbery, tangles, hedgerows and
ornamental shrubbery around buildings.
S3S4B
1
---
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Large tracts of open grassland with low
vegetative cover for nesting.
S3B,S4M
1
Special Concern
4,5
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Trees or man-made structures (e.g., utility
poles) near waterbodies.
S4B, S3M
1
--
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American white pelican
Freshwater lakes in both treeless and forested
areas.
S3B
1
--
Piranga olivacea
scarlet tanager
Mature deciduous woods, mixedwoods and
pine woods.
S1B
1
--
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Shallow ponds and marshes. Nests along edge
of emergent vegetation near open water.
--
Special Concern
4
Riparia riparia
bank swallow
Soil banks along lakes, rivers and features
exposed by human landscaping.
--
Threatened
4
Spiza americana
dickcissel
Grassy, weedy and shrubby fields, meadows
and prairies.
SNA
1
--
Tryngites subruficollis
buff-breasted sandpiper
Migratory in Saskatchewan; breeds in arctic.
Migratory habitats include short grass plains
and dry uplands. May use human disturbed
lands such as sod fields, airports, golf courses,
cemeteries, recently burnt fields, ploughed
fields.
--
Special Concern
4
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
REPTILES
Chelydra serpentina
snapping turtle
Marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers and slow
streams.
S3
1
Special Concern
3,4
Liochlorophis vernalis
smooth green snake
Meadows, stream borders and rocky habitats
interspersed with grass.
S3
1
--
Storeria occipitomaculata
red-bellied snake
Wooded hilly regions and at the edge of
clearings near bogs.
S3
1
--
AMPHIBIANS
Ambystoma mavortium
tiger salamander
Short, grassy prairie, aspen parkland, boreal
forest and even subalpine areas.
--
Special Concern
4
Lithobates pipiens
northern leopard frog
Springs, streams, marshes and permanent
waterbodies.
S3
1
Special Concern
3,4
Spea bombifrons
plains spadefoot toad
Near permanent or temporary waterbodies in
sandy or friable soil, in short grass prairie.
S3
1
--
Sources: Banfield 1974; COSEWIC 2014; Environment Canada 2014; NatureServe 2014; SK CDC 2013, Government of Saskatchewan 2013
Semenchuk 1992, Smith 1996; Stebbins 2003.
Notes: 1 Provincial (S) ranks are assigned by SK CDC (2012). Ranks range from 1 (five or fewer occurrences) to 5 (demonstrably secure under present
conditions) and definitions below are adapted from NatureServe (2014) unless noted otherwise.
S1 = Critically Imperilled: because of extreme rarity or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extirpation. Typically 5 or
fewer occurrences or very few remaining individuals (< 1,000).
S2 = Imperilled: due to rarity or due to some factor(s) making it very vulnerable to extirpation. Typically 6-20 occurrences or few remaining
individuals (1,000-3,000).
S3 = Vulnerable: rare and uncommon or found in a restricted range (even if abundant at some locations), or due to other factors making it
vulnerable to extirpation. Typically 21-100 occurrences or between 3,000 and 10,000 individuals.
S4 = Apparently Secure: uncommon, however, not rare and usually widespread in the province. Possible cause of long-term concern. Usually
more than 100 occurrences and more than 10,000 individuals.
S5 = Secure: common, widespread and abundant in the province. Essentially ineradicable under present conditions. Typically with
considerably more than 100 occurrences and more than 10,000 individuals.
S#S# = Range Rank: a numeric range rank (e.g., S2S3) is used to indicate the range of uncertainty about the exact status of the element.
S#? = Inexact numeric rank: denotes inexact numeric rank.
SU = Unrankable: currently unrankable due to lack of information or due to substantially conflicting information about status or trends.
B = Breeding: refers to the breeding population of the species in the nation or province.
N = Non-breeding: refers to the non-breeding population of the element.
T = Designates a rank associated with a subspecies.
NA = Not Applicable: a conservation status is not applicable, since the species is not a suitable target for conservation activities.
NR = Unranked: rank not yet assessed.
M = Migrant species occurring regularly on migration at particular staging areas or concentration spots where the species might warrant
conservation attention. Conservation status refers to the aggregating transient population of the species in the province.
(W) = Watch List: elements that are not currently considered as high conservation concern, however, there is some information to suggest that
they may become rare should there be significant alterations to the element’s habitats or population. Data for watch listed elements are
collected by ACIMS (2014a).
(T) = Tracking List: elements for which ACIMS is actively collecting information on and processing element occurrences for, as they are
elements that current information suggests are rare or of conservation concern due to threats to populations or habitats or documented
declines (ACIMS 20134a).
(T.h) = Tracking List - hibernacula: elements for which ACIMS is collecting detailed information on known locations of hibernacula only
(ACIMS 2014a).
2 Saskatchewan's Wildlife Act. A species legislated as Endangered or Threatened under the Wildlife Act as designated by the Endangered
Species Advisory Committee (ESAC) using definitions based on those used by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada
(see Note 4).
3 Species at Risk Act (SARA). The Act establishes Schedule 1 as the list of species to be protected on all federal lands in Canada. The Act also
applies to all lands in Canada for Schedule 1 bird species cited in the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Schedule 1 aquatic species as
determined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Endangered: a species that is facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
Threatened: a species that is likely to become an Endangered species if nothing is done to reverse the factors leading to its extirpation or
extinction.
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Special Concern: a species that is particularly sensitive to human activities or natural events, however, is not an Endangered or Threatened
species.
Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC 2014). Species listed as 'Extirpated', 'Not at Risk' or 'Data Deficient'
were generally not included in the table without other noteworthy factors being present.
4 Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC 2014). Species listed as 'Extirpated', 'Not at Risk' or 'Data Deficient'
were generally not included in the table without other noteworthy factors being present.
Endangered: a species facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
Threatened: a species likely to become Endangered if limiting factors are not reversed.
Special Concern: a species that is particularly sensitive to human activities or natural events, however, is not an Endangered or Threatened
species.
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WILDLIFE SPECIES WITH CONSERVATION STATUS IN THE ASPEN PARKLAND,
BOREAL TRANSITION AND LAKE MANITOBA PLAIN ECOREGIONS OF MANITOBA
Scientific Name
Common Name
Preferred Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
MAMMALS
Geomys bursarius
plains pocket gopher
Areas of deep, fine sandy loam.
S3
1
--
Lynx rufus
bobcat
River valleys and coulees.
S5
1
--
Mustela frenata
long-tailed weasel
Grasslands, parklands and open coniferous
forests.
S3
1
--
Myotis lucifugus
little brown myotis
Hibernates in caves. Originally a forest
dweller now adapted to urban lamp lit, tree-
shaded streets.
S2N,S5B
1
Endangered
4
Myotis septentrionalis
northern myotis
Mature or old-growth deciduous/coniferous
forest.
S3S4N,S4B
1
Endangered
4
Taxidea taxus taxus
American badger, taxus
subspecies
Open grasslands and aspen parkland.
S4
Special Concern
4
BIRDS
Accipiter cooperii
Cooper's hawk
Aspen groves, parkland woodlots; wooded
coulees and riparian forests of grasslands.
S4S5B
1
--
Aechmophorus occidentalis
western grebe
Deep lakes with extensive stands of
emergent vegetation and open water.
S4B
1
--
Ammodramus bairdii
Baird's sparrow
Ungrazed or lightly grazed native prairie and
requires a tangle of grasses for nesting.
S1B
1
,
Endangered
2
Special Concern
4
Ammodramus savannarum
grasshopper sparrow
Grasslands with tufted grass interspersed
with open bare ground and lacking shrub
cover.
S2B
1
--
Anthus spragueii
Sprague's pipit
Open native grasslands of intermediate
height and low shrub density.
S2B
1
,
Threatened
2
Threatened
3,4
Ardea herodias
great blue heron
Open shallow water at edges of freshwater
lakes and streams.
S4S5B
1
--
Asio flammeus
short-eared owl
Pastures, fields, hay meadows, grain
stubble, airports, young conifer plantations
and marshes in winter. Prairies, grassy
plains or tundra in summer.
S2S3B
1
,
Threatened
2
Special Concern
3,4
Bartramia longicauda
upland sandpiper
Open, grassy uplands, hay fields, pastures,
wet meadows and old fields with minimal
shrub or tree growth.
S3S4B
1
--
Bubulcus ibis
cattle egret
Wet pastureland and marshes, fresh water
and brackish situations, dry fields and
agricultural areas.
S1S2B
1
--
Buteo regalis
ferruginous hawk
Sparsely treed dry mixed grass prairie.
S1S2B
1
Endangered
2
At Risk
3
Threatened
3,4
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk
Open areas with tall shrubs or low trees for
nesting.
S3B
1
--
Calamospiza melanocorys
lark bunting
Grassland with shrubs or tall dense
agricultural cover.
S1B
1
--
Calcarius ornatus
chestnut-collared longspur
Native pastures, grazed grasslands and hay
land
S1S2B
1
,
Endangered
2
Threatened
3,4
Caprimulgus vociferus
whip-poor-will
Ungrazed mixed, deciduous or open
coniferous woods.
S3B
1
,
Threatened
2
Threatened
3,4
Chaetura pelagica
chimney swift
Open water or land. Historically nested in
hollow trees and caves. Now typically is
associated with urban and rural areas with
chimneys for roosting and nesting.
S2B
1
,
Threatened
2
Threatened
3,4
Charadrius melodus circumcinctus
piping plover circumcinctus
subspecies
Nest on gravel shores of shallow, saline
lakes and on sandy shores of larger prairie
lakes. Seeps also provide important
foraging habitat on the Prairies.
S1B
1
,
Endangered
2
Endangered
3,4
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Scientific Name
Common Name
Preferred Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
Chordeiles minor
common nighthawk
Open forest and forest clearings
(e.g., logged or burned areas and natural
woodland clearings), grasslands, rocky
outcrops and flat gravel rooftops of
buildings. Typically nests in open areas
near logs, boulders, grassy clumps and
shrubs.
S3B
1
,
Threatened
2
Threatened
3,4
Contopus virens
eastern wood-pewee
Mature deciduous forests and forest edges.
S4S5B
1
Special Concern
4
Coturnicops noveboracensis
yellow rail
Marshes, damp fields, meadows and on the
floodplains of rivers and streams.
S3S4B
1
Special Concern
3,4
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Small to medium-sized shallow, isolated
lakes with well-developed emergent and
submergent plant communities.
S1S2B
1
Endangered
2
--
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
bobolink
Open grassland areas; prefers large
hayfields, moist meadows and weedy fields
dominated by tall grasses.
S4B
1
Threatened
4
Epidomax traillii
willow flycatcher
Wet, boggy areas with thick, low, woody
bushes for nesting and tall bushes or trees
for perching.
S2S3B
1
--
Eremophila alpestris
horned lark
Sparsely vegetation areas with low ground
cover.
S3B
1
--
Euphagus carolinus
rusty blackbird
River groves, wooded swamps, muskeg.
S3S4B
1
Special Concern
3,4
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Open areas, particularly agricultural fields.
Often nest in overhangs of man-made
structures.
S4B
1
Threatened
4
Ixobrychus exilis
least bittern
Nest in freshwater marshes, where dense
tall aquatic vegetation is interspersed with
clumps of woody vegetation and open
water.
S2S3B
1
,
Endangered
2
Threatened
3,4
Lanius ludovicianus excubitorides
loggerhead shrike (excubitorides
subspecies)
Open country with trees, shrubs, poles or
post for lookout and nesting.
S2B
1
,
Endangered
2
Threatened
3,4
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
red-headed woodpecker
Requires multiple snags for nesting,
roosting, and foraging. Habitats used are:
open deciduous and riparian woodlands,
savanna-like grasslands, forest edges and
flooded bottomland forests
S2B
1
,
Threatened
2
Threatened
3,4
Nycticorax nycticorax
black-crowned night-heron
Salt and freshwater marshes, tidal
estuaries, mud flats, edge of lakes and
ponds.
S3S4B
1
--
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American white pelican
Interior lakes in treeless and forested
country.
S3BS4B
1
--
Phalacrocorax auritus
double-crested cormorant
Sizeable lakes or reservoirs, and low-lying
islands.
S5B
--
Podiceps auritus
horned grebe
Shallow ponds and marshes. Nests along
edge of emergent vegetation near open
water.
S3B
1
Special Concern
4
Podiceps nigricollis
eared grebe
Shallow parts of lakes and ponds with
emergent vegetation.
S4S5B
1
--
Riparia riparia
bank swallow
Soil banks along lakes, rivers and features
exposed by human landscaping.
S4B
1
Threatened
4
Sayornis saya
Say’s phoebe
Open country including badlands, coulees,
river banks and farms.
S2S3B
1
--
REPTILES
Chelydra serpentine
snapping turtle
Prefer slow moving and shallow waters, can
be found living on the edge of deep lakes
and rivers.
S3
1
Special Concern
3,4
Heterodon nasicus
western or plains hognose snake
Sandy and gravelly prairie, scrubland and
river floodplains.
S1S2
1
,
Threatened
2
--
Liochlorophis vernalis
smooth green snake
Meadows, stream borders and rocky
habitats interspersed with grass.
S3S4
1
--
Eumeces septentrionalis
northern prairie skink
Sandy areas located close to a water
source such as a river or a swamp.
S1
1
,
Endangered
2
Endangered
3,4
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TABLE A-3 Cont'd
Scientific Name
Common Name
Preferred Habitat
Provincial
Designations
Federal
Designations
Storeria occipitomaculata
red-bellied snake
Wooded hilly regions and at the edge of
clearings near bogs.
S3S4
1
---
AMPHIBIANS
Ambystoma mavortium
western tiger salamander
Short, grassy prairie, aspen parkland, boreal
forest and even subalpine areas.
S4S5
1
Special Concern
4
Lithobates pipiens
northern leopard frog (prairie
population)
Streams or sizeable ponds that do not
freeze solid with vegetation 15-30 cm tall.
S4
Special Concern
3,4
Scaphiopus bombifrons
plains spadefoot toad
Require loose, well-drained soils such as
those found in floodplains, prairies, or loess
hills.
S2S3
1
--
Sources: Banfield 1974, Behler and King 1979, COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, Government of Manitoba 2014, MB CDC 2014b,
NatureServe 2014, Semenchuk 1992
Notes: 1 Provincial (S) ranks are assigned by MB CDC (2014b). Only and range from 1 (5 or fewer occurrences) to 5 (demonstrably secure under
present conditions) (MB CDC 2014b, NatureServe 2014).
S1 = Critically Imperilled: because of extreme rarity or because of some factor(s) making it especially vulnerable to extirpation. Typically 5
or fewer occurrences or very few remaining individuals (<1,000).
S2 = Imperilled: because of rarity or because of some factor(s) making it very vulnerable to extirpation. Typically 6-20 occurrences or few
remaining individuals (1,000-3,000).
S3 = Vulnerable: because rare and uncommon, or found in a restricted range (even if abundant at some locations), or because of other
factors making it vulnerable to extirpation. Typically 21-100 occurrences or between 3,000 and 10,000 individuals.
S4 = Apparently Secure: uncommon but not rare, and usually widespread in the province. Possible cause of long-term concern. Usually
more than 100 occurrences and more than 10,000 individuals.
S5 = Secure: common, widespread, and abundant in the province. Essentially ineradicable under present conditions. Typically with
considerably more than 100 occurrences and more than 10,000 individuals.
S#S# = Range Rank: a numeric range rank (e.g., S2S3) is used to indicate the range of uncertainty about the exact status of the element.
B = Breeding: basic rank refers to the breeding population of a migratory species in the element.
N = Non-breeding: basic rank refers to the non-breeding population of a migratory species in the element.
N/A = Not available: the province does not rank this species.
NR = Rank has not yet been assigned.
2 Manitoba Endangered Species Act
Endangered: any native Manitoba species that is threatened to disappear throughout all or most of its Manitoba range.
Threatened: any native Manitoba species likely to become endangered or at risk due to low or declining numbers in Manitoba if the factors
affecting it do not improve.
3 Species at Risk Act (SARA). The Act establishes Schedule 1 as the list of species to be protected on all federal lands in Canada. The Act also
applies to all lands in Canada for Schedule 1 bird species cited in the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Schedule 1 aquatic species as
determined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Endangered: a species that is facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
Threatened: a species that is likely to become an Endangered species if nothing is done to reverse the factors leading to its extirpation or
extinction.
Special Concern: a species that is particularly sensitive to human activities or natural events, however, is not an Endangered or Threatened
species.
4 Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC 2014). Species listed as 'Extirpated', 'Not at Risk' or 'Data Deficient'
were generally not included in the table without other noteworthy factors being present.
Endangered: a species facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
Threatened: a species likely to become Endangered if limiting factors are not reversed.
Special Concern: a species that is particularly sensitive to human activities or natural events, however, is not an Endangered or Threatened
species.
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APPENDIX B
2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE SURVEY LOCATIONS
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ALBERTA
184.6 to 185.5 SE 19-42-9 W4M tame pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
185.4 to 185.5 NE 18-42-9 W4M treed pasture May 26, 2014 – breeding bird point count prairie raptor survey
185.6 to 186.4 NW 17-42-9 W4M treed pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
186.4 to 187.2 NE 17-42-9 W4M treed pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
187.2 to 188.0 NW 16-42-9 W4M treed pasture May 26, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
188.0 to 188.9 NE 16-42-9 W4M tame pasture May 26, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
189.0 to 189.6 NW 15-42-9 W4M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
189.9 to 190.8 SW 15-42-9 W4M native prairie May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
191.2 to 191.8 NW 11-42-9 W4M treed pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
191.8 to 192.7 NE 11-42-9 W4M treed pasture May 28, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, amphibian
non-acoustic survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
196.5 to 197.4 SW 5-42-8 W4M tame pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 25, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
199.4 to 200.4 SE 33-41-8 W4M treed pasture,
cultivation
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
200.4 to 200.6 SW 34-41-8 W4M treed pasture May 28, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
200.6 to 201.3 NW 27-41-8 W4M treed pasture April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
201.3 to 202.2 NE 27-41-8 W4M treed pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
202.2 to 202.3 NW 26-41-8 W4M treed pasture May 13, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
202.3 to 203.2 SW 26-41-8 W4M treed pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 13, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 25, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
203.2 to 204.0 SE 26-41-8 W4M treed pasture May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 13, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
204.0 to 204.1 NE 23-41-8 W4M treed pasture April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
205.0 to 205.6 NE 24-41-8 W4M treed pasture May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
206.1 to 207.1 SW 19-41-7 W4M treed pasture May 28, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
May 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
207.1 to 207.9 SE 19-41-7 W4M treed pasture May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
207.9 to 208.0 NE 18-41-7 W4M treed pasture June 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
208.0 to 208.9 NW 17-41-7 W4M treed pasture May 28, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
208.9 to 209.3 NE 17-41-7 W4M cultivation May 28, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
209.3 to 209.8 SE 17-41-7 W4M cultivation May 28, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
211.1 to 211.6 NE 9-41-7 W4M cultivation May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
211.6 to 212.6 NW 10-41-7 W4M cultivation May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
218.4 to 219.0 NE 31-40-6 W4M cultivation May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
219.0 to 219.8 NW 32-40-6 W4M cultivation May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
219.8 to 220.7 NE 32-40-6 W4M cultivation May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
220.7 to 220.7 SE 32-40-6 W4M cultivation May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
220.7 to 221.6 SW 33-40-6 W4M cultivation, native
prairie
May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey
221.6 to 222.5 SE 33-40-6 W4M cultivation, hay, native
prairie
May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey
222.5 to 222.6 NE 28-40-6 W4M native prairie May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
222.6 to 223.5 NW 27-40-6 W4M native prairie May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
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223.5 to 224.3 NE 27-40-6 W4M native prairie May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
224.3 to 224.4 SE 27-40-6 W4M native prairie May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
224.4 to 225.3 SW 26-40-6 W4M tame pasture May 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
225.3 to 226.1 SE 26-40-6 W4M tame pasture May 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
226.1 to 226.2 NE 23-40-6 W4M shrub, native prairie May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
226.2 to 227.1 NW 24-40-6 W4M hay May 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
227.1 to 227.9 NE 24-40-6 W4M tame pasture May 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
227.9 to 228.0 SE 24-40-6 W4M tame pasture April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
228.0 to 229.0 SW 19-40-5 W4M native prairie May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
229.0 to 229.7 SE 19-40-5 W4M native prairie May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
229.7 to 229.9 NE 18-40-5 W4M wetland May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
April 15, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
229.9 to 230.8 NW 17-40-5 W4M native prairie April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
230.8 to 231.3 NE 17-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
231.3 to 231.7 SE 17-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
231.8 to 232.7 SW 16-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
232.7 to 233.0 SE 16-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
233.0 to 233.6 NE 9-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
233.6 to 234.6 NW 10-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 31, 2014 – piping plover survey
234.6 to 234.7 NE 10-40-5 W4M treed pasture May 31, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 31, 2014 – piping plover survey
234.7 to 235.5 SE 10-40-5 W4M treed pasture May 31, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
235.5 to 236.2 SW 11-40-5 W4M tame pasture April 19, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
236.2 to 236.5 NW 2-40-5 W4M hay June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey
236.5 to 237.4 NE 2-40-5 W4M tame pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
237.4 to 237.9 NW 1-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
237.9 to 238.4 SW 1-40-5 W4M treed pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
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238.4 to 239.4 SE 1-40-5 W4M treed and tame
pasture
April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
239.4 to 240.0 NE 36-39-5 W4M tame pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
240.0 to 240.0 NW 31-39-4 W4M treed and tame
pasture
April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
240.0 to 241.7 NE 31-39-4 W4M tame pasture May 27, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
243.6 to 244.5 NW 28-39-4 W4M hay May 31, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
244.5 to 245.3 NE 28-39-4 W4M treed pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
245.3 to 245.4 SE 28-39-4 W4M treed pasture May 31, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
245.4 to 246.4 SW 27-39-4 W4M treed pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
246.4 to 247.0 SE 27-39-4 W4M treed pasture April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
247.0 to 247.0 NE 22-39-4 W4M native prairie May 31, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
247.3 to 248.2 NW 23-39-4 W4M native prairie April 20, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
248.2 to 248.7 NE 23-39-4 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
May 31, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
250.1 to 250.4 SE 24-39-4 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
252.0 to 252.9 SE 18-39-3 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
252.9 to 253.7 SW 17-39-3 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
253.7 to 253.8 NW 8-39-3 W4M cultivation June 2, 2014 – FWMIS record check
259.5 to 260.4 SE 2-39-3 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
260.6 to 261.5 NW 36-38-3 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
261.5 to 262.0 NE 36-38-3 W4M cultivation May 29, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
267.0 to 267.1 NW 21-38-2 W4M cultivation May 30, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
267.1 to 268.0 NE 21-38-2 W4M cultivation May 30, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
268.7 to 269.0 SW 22-38-2 W4M cultivation June 2, 2014 – FWMIS record check
269.0 to 269.9 SE 22-38-2 W4M hay May 30, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
277.0 to 277.4 NE 5-38-1 W4M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
277.4 to 278.3 NW 4-38-1 W4M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
278.3 to 278.6 NE 4-38-1 W4M cultivation May 30, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
281.1 to 281.9 NW 35-37-1 W4M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
281.9 to 282.5 SW 35-37-1 W4M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
282.1 to 283.0 SE 35-37-1 W4M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey, amphibian non-acoustic
survey
283.0 to 283.5 SW 36-37-1 W4M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
283.5 to 283.9 NW 25-37-1 W4M native prairie June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
283.9 to 284.9 NE 25-37-1 W4M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 - breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
284.9 to 285.0 NE 25-37-29 W3M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
SASKATCHEWAN
285.1 to 286.0 SW 30-37-28 W3M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
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286.0 to 286.6 SE 30-37-28 W3M cultivation April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
286.7 to 286.9 NE 19-37-28 W3M native prairie June 9, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
287.9 to 288.3 NE 20-37-28 W3M native prairie June 5, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
288.3 to 288.8 SE 20-37-28 W3M native prairie June 5, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
288.8 to 289.7 SW 21-37-28 W3M native prairie June 5, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
289.7 to 290.0 SE 21-37-28 W3M cultivation June 5, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
293.5 to 294.5 NE 11-37-28 W3M cultivation May 28, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
297.7 to 299.0 SE 6-37-27 W3M tame pasture June 9, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
299.0 to 299.9 SW 5-37-27 W3M tame pasture June 9, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
300.8 to 301.7 NW 33-36-27 W3M cultivation June 5, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
303.7 to 304.5 NE 27-36-27 W3M cultivation June 5, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
307.3 to 308.2 NE 24-36-27 W3M cultivation May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
309.1 to 310.1 SE 19-36-26 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
310.1 to 310.4 SW 20-36-26 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
310.4 to 311.0 NW 17-36-26 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
311.0 to 311.9 NE 17-36-26 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
311.9 to 312.2 NW 16-36-26 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
312.2 to 312.9 SW 16-36-26 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
321.2 to 322.1 NW 32-35-25 W3M cultivation May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
322.1 to 322.9 NE 32-35-25 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
322.9 to 323.0 SE 32-35-25 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
323.0 to 323.9 SW 33-35-25 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
328.5 to 329.5 NW 24-35-25 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
329.5 to 329.9 NE 24-35-25 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
329.9 to 330.4 SE 24-35-25 W3M cultivation June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
335.3 to 336.0 NE 9-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tail grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
336.0 to 336.3 SE 9-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
336.3 to 337.2 SW 10-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
337.2 to 337.4 SE 10-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
337.4 to 338.2 NE 3-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
338.2 to 338.8 NW 2-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
338.8 to 339.2 SW 2-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
339.2 to 340.1 SE 2-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
340.1 to 340.5 SW 1-35-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
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340.5 to 341.1 NW 35-34-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
341.1 to 342.0 NE 35-34-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
342.0 to 342.2 NW 36-34-24 W3M cultivation June 9, 2013 – CDC record check
342.2 to 342.9 SW 36-34-24 W3M native prairie May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
343.9 to 344.7 NW 30-34-23 W3M tame pasture June 10, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
344.7 to 345.6 NE 30-34-23 W3M tame pasture, hay June 10, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
345.7 to 346.6 SW 29-34-23 W3M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 4, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
346.6 to 347.3 SE 29-34-23 W3M native prairie April 21, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 4, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
349.5 to 350.4 SW 22-34-23 W3M cultivation, hay June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
350.4 to 350.4 SE 22-34-23 W3M cultivation June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
350.4 to 351.5 NE 15-34-23 W3M cultivation June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
353.7 to 354.7 NW 12-34-23 W3M cultivation June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
354.7 to 355.3 NE 12-34-23 W3M cultivation June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
358.7 to 359.6 SE 5-34-22 W3M native prairie June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
June 19, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
359.7 to 360.0 SW 4-34-22 W3M native prairie June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
June 19, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
360.6 to 361.5 NE 33-33-22 W3M cultivation June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
363.6 to 364.6 NW 26-33-22 W3M hay May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
367.6 to 368.2 NW 19-33-21 W3M cultivation June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
368.5 to 369.4 SE 19-33-21 W3M cultivation May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
376.2 to 377.3 NE 2-33-21 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
386.3 to 387.1 SW 26-32-20 W3M cultivation, wetland May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
394.2 to 394.9 NE 16-32-19 W3M cultivation, wetland May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
396.8 to 397.5 SW 14-32-19 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – CDC record check
401.9 to 402.6 SW 8-32-18 W3M cultivation, wetland May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
403.7 to 404.5 NW 4-32-18 W3M cultivation, native
prairie
June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
404.5 to 405.1 NE 4-32-18 W3M native prairie June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
405.1 to 405.4 SE 4-32-18 W3M native prairie June 10, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey, burrowing owl survey
405.4 to 406.3 SW 3-32-18 W3M native prairie June 7, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 11, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 23, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
418.1 to 419.0 NW 23-31-17 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
422.5 to 423.3 NE 18-31-16 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – CDC record check
426.0 to 426.1 SE 16-31-16 W3M cultivation, disturbed
land
June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
426.1 to 426.8 NE 9-31-16 W3M native prairie June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
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426.9 to 427.7 NW 10-31-16 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
435.2 to 436.0 NW 32-30-15 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
June 1, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
437.0 to 437.8 SW 33-30-15 W3M native prairie, wetland September 23, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 1, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
437.8 to 438.7 SE 33-30-15 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
441.3 to 442.2 SE 26-30-15 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
443.1 to 443.6 SE 25-30-15 W3M cultivation June 7, 2014 – CDC record check
445.7 to 445.8 NW 20-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
445.8 to 446.5 SW 20-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
446.5 to 447.4 SE 20-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
448.0 to 448.3 NW 16-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
448.3 to 449.1 NE 16-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
449.2 to 450.0 NW 15-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
450.2 to 450.9 SE 15-30-14 W3M cultivation June 8, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
457.8 to 458.7 NW 4-30-13 W3M open water June 1, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
464.0 to 464.1 NW 36-29-13 W3M cultivation June 1, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
475.5 to 476.3 NW 18-29-11 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
476.4 to 476.8 NE 18-29-11 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
478.5 to 479.3 NE 8-29-11 W3M tame pasture June 11, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl survey
479.3 to 480.2 NW 9-29-11 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
June 11, 2013 – breeding bird point count, ground survey
September 23, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
485.4 to 486.0 NE 1-29-11 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
488.3 to 489.1 NW 32-28-10 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
496.2 to 496.4 SE 25-28-10 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
496.4 to 497.1 NE 24-28-10 W3M cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
503.6 to 504.0 SE 15-28-9 W3M cultivation June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
504.0 to 504.9 SW 14-28-9 W3M cultivation June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
504.9 to 505.7 SE 14-28-9 W3M cultivation June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
507.5 to 508.4 NW 7-28-8 W3M cultivation June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
509.2 to 510.1 SW 8-28-8 W3M cultivation June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
511.0 to 511.8 NW 4-28-8 W3M cultivation June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
512.7 to 513.2 NW 3-28-8 W3M native prairie June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
517.0 to 517.9 NE 36-27-8 W3M native prairie June 13, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 22, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
517.9 to 518.3 NW 31-27-7 W3M native prairie June 13, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 22, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
518.3 to 518.8 SW 31-27-7 W3M river June 13, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
518.8 to 519.6 SE 31-27-7 W3M native prairie June 12, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 22, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
519.6 to 520.5 SW 32-27-7 W3M native prairie June 12, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 22, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
520.5 to 520.9 SE 32-27-7 W3M native prairie June 12, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 22, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
520.9 to 521.4 NE 29-27-7 W3M native prairie June 12, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 22, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
521.4 to 522.4 NW 28-27-7 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
June 12, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
522.5 to 523.3 SE 28-27-7 W3M tame pasture, hay June 12, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
September 23, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
523.4 to 524.1 SW 27-27-7 W3M tame pasture,
cultivation
June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-8
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
530.0 to 530.6 SE 18-27-6 W3M native prairie,
cultivation
September 23, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
532.8 to 533.8 SW 9-27-6 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
533.8 to 534.7 NE 4-27-6 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
544.0 to 544.9 SE 20-26-5 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
551.1 to 551.9 NW 1-26-5 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
551.9 to 552.9 NE 1-26-5 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
554.9 to 558.9 NW 32-25-4 W3M cultivation June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
557.5 to 557.8 NE 28-25-4 W3M cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
565.6 to 566.4 SE 18-25-3 W3M cultivation June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
566.5 to 567.5 NW 8-25-3 W3M tame pasture June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl survey
567.5 to 567.9 NE 8-25-3 W3M tame pasture June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl survey
567.9 to 568.5 SE 8-25-3 W3M tame pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
569.4 to 569.5 NW 4-25-3 W3M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
569.5 to 570.4 NE 4-25-3 W3M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
570.5 to 570.8 NW 3-25-3 W3M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
572.4 to 573.4 NW 35-24-3 W3M native prairie July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
573.4 to 573.8 NE 35-24-3 W3M native prairie July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
573.8 to 574.3 SE 35-24-3 W3M native prairie July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
574.3 to 575.3 SW 36-24-3 W3M native prairie July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
575.3 to 575.3 NW 25-24-3 W3M native prairie July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
575.3 to 576.3 NE 25-24-3 W3M native prairie July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
576.3 to 576.7 NW 30-24-2 W3M native prairie July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
576.7 to 577.3 SW 30-24-2 W3M native prairie July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
577.3 to 578.1 SE 30-24-2 W3M native prairie July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
578.2 to 578.3 NE 19-24-2 W3M native prairie July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
578.3 to 579.3 NW 20-24-2 W3M native prairie July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
579.3 to 579.6 NE 20-24-2 W3M cultivation April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
579.6 to 580.3 SE 20-24-2 W3M shrub pasture April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
580.3 to 581.0 SW 21-24-2 W3M tame pasture April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
581.0 to 581.3 NW 16-24-2 W3M tame pasture April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
581.3 to 582.3 NE 16-24-2 W3M cultivation June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-9
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
583.9 to 584.2 NE 10-24-2 W3M cultivation June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
588.2 to 589.2 SW 6-24-1 W3M native prairie June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
589.2 to 589.6 SE 6-24-1 W3M native prairie June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
589.6 to 590.2 NE 31-23-1 W3M native prairie June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
593.9 to 594.1 SE 28-23-1 W3M cultivation June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
595.1 to 595.3 SE 27-23-1 W3M cultivation June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
595.3 to 596.1 NE 22-23-1 W3M hay June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
599.2 to 599.4 NE 13-23-1 W3M native prairie June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
599.4 to 600.4 SE 13-23-1 W3M native prairie June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
600.4 to 600.5 SW 16-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
600.6 to 601.1 NW 9-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
601.1 to 602.0 NE 9-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
602.0 to 602.1 NW 10-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
602.1 to 603.0 SW 10-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
603.0 to 603.7 SE 10-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
603.7 to 604.1 NE 3-23-29 W2M native prairie June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 24, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
607.1 to 607.5 NW 35-22-29 W2M shrub pasture June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
608.3 to 608.6 SE 35-22-29 W2M tame pasture June 9, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 9, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
608.6 to 609.5 SW 36-22-29 W2M tame pasture April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
609.5 to 610.0 SE 36-22-29 W2M tame pasture July 3, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
610.0 to 610.5 NE 25-22-29 W2M native prairie July 3, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
610.5 to 611.5 NW 30-22-28 W2M native prairie July 3, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
628.5 to 628.6 NW 27-21-27 W2M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
628.6 to 629.6 SW 27-21-27 W2M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
629.6 to 629.8 SE 27-21-27 W2M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey
629.8 to 630.8 NE 22-21-27 W2M tame pasture June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey, burrowing owl call
playback survey
633.0 to 633.3 NW 13-21-27 W2M native prairie June 8, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
635.1 to 635.9 NW 7-21-26 W2M hay, native prairie June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey
635.9 to 636.1 SW 7-21-26 W2M hay, native prairie June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
637.2 to 637.2 SW 8-21-26 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-10
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
637.2 to 638.2 NW 5-21-26 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
638.2 to 638.5 NE 5-21-26 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
638.5 to 639.2 SE 5-21-26 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
640.3 to 641.1 NE 33-20-26 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
641.1 to 641.3 SE 33-20-26 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
661.7 to 662.2 NE 29-19-24 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
662.2 to 662.7 SE 29-19-24 W2M native prairie June 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 26, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
666.5 to 667.1 SW 23-19-24 W2M native prairie June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
669.2 to 670.2 SE 13-19-24 W2M tame pasture,
cultivation
June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
670.2 to 670.4 SW 18-19-23 W2M tame pasture June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
670.5 to 671.1 NW 7-19-23 W2M treed pasture,
cultivation
June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
671.1 to 671.8 NE 7-19-23 W2M treed pasture June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
671.8 to 672.2 SE 7-19-23 W2M native prairie June 7, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
burrowing owl call playback survey
673.2 to 673.3 SE 8-18-22 W2M cultivation May 26, 2014 – CDC record check
673.3 to 674.2 NE 5-18-22 W2M cultivation May 26, 2014 – CDC record check
696.1 to 696.9 SW 25-17-22 W2M native prairie,
cultivation
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
696.9 to 697.8 SE 25-17-22 W2M native prairie,
cultivation
June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
698.7 to 699.6 NE 19-17-21 W2M cultivation May 26, 2014 – CDC record check,
710.7 to 711.3 SW 31-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
714.7 to 715.5 SE 33-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
715.5 to 717.1 SW 34-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
717.1 to 717.9 SW 35-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
717.9 to 718.7 SE 35-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
718.8 to 720.4 SW 36-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
720.4 to 721.2 SW 31-16-20 W2M cultivation June 9, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
749.7 to 750.0 NE 25-16-17 W2M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl call playback, amphibian non-acoustic survey
750.0 to 750.5 SE 25-16-17 W2M tame pasture,
cultivation
May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
767.8 to 768.2 SW 14-16-15 W2M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey, amphibian
non-acoustic survey
768.3 to 768.7 NW 11-16-15 W2M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
768.7 to 769.6 NE 11-16-15 W2M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
769.7 to 769.9 NW 12-16-15 W2M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, amphibian
non-acoustic survey
769.9 to 770.6 SW 12-16-15 W2M tame pasture May 27, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
771.5 to 771.7 SW 7-16-14 W2M tame pasture May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
771.7 to 772.4 NW 6-16-14 W2M tame pasture,
cultivation
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
775.7 to 776.0 NW 33-15-14 W2M cultivation September 21, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
776.0 to 776.9 NE 33-15-14 W2M hay September 21, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
784.4 to 784.9 NW 20-15-13 W2M cultivation September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-11
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
784.9 to 785.3 SW 20-15-13 W2M cultivation May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
788.8 to 789.3 NE 15-15-13 W2M tame pasture June 26, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl survey , amphibian non-acoustic survey
789.3 to 789.6 SE 15-15-13 W2M tame pasture June 10, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 26, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
789.7 to 790.5 SW 14-15-13 W2M tame pasture June 27, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey, amphibian
non-acoustic survey
791.4 to 791.8 SW 13-15-13 W2M tame pasture September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
791.9 to 792.3 NW 12-15-13 W2M tame pasture,
cultivation
September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
792.3 to 793.0 NE 12-15-13 W2M cultivation September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
798.5 to 798.8 SW 10-15-12 W2M native prairie July 16, 2013 –ground survey
May 2, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
798.8 to 800.0 SE 10-15-12 W2M native prairie July 16, 2013 –ground survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 2, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
800.0 to 800.6 SW 11-15-12 W2M native prairie July 16, 2013 –ground survey
May 2, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
800.6 to 801.4 SE 11-15-12 W2M native prairie July 16, 2013 –ground survey
May 2, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
801.4 to 801.5 NE 2-15-12 W2M native prairie April 27, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey, prairie raptor survey,
burrowing owl call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
801.5 to 802.3 NW 1-15-12 W2M native prairie September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 2, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
802.3 to 803.2 NE 1-15-12 W2M native prairie May 2, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 28, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
809.9 to 810.7 SW 34-14-11 W2M cultivation September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
815.6 to 816.4 NE 30-14-10 W2M cultivation May 26, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
820.5 to 821.3 SE 27-14-10 W2M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
821.3 to 822.2 SW 26-14-10 W2M cultivation September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
823.0 to 823.8 SW 25-14-10 W2M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
824.7 to 825.5 NW 19-14-9 W2M tame pasture May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
825.5 to 826.3 NE 19-14-9 W2M tame pasture May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
829.7 to 830.7 SW 22-14-9 W2M cultivation, disturbed September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 29, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
830.7 to 831.3 SE 22-14-9 W2M cultivation September 17, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
831.7 to 832.6 NW 14-14-9 W2M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
833.4 to 835.0 NE 13-14-9 W2M cultivation May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
837.7 to 838.5 SE 17-14-8 W2M cultivation, native
prairie
May 27, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
840.6 to 841.0 NW 10-14-8 W2M tame pasture June 27, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-12
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
841.0 to 841.8 NE 10-14-8 W2M treed pasture June 27, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
843.5 to 844.3 NW 12-14-8 W2M cultivation September 18, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
847.1 to 847.9 SW 8-14-7 W2M tame pasture June 27, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
849.5 to 850.4 NE 4-14-7 W2M cultivation May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
855.4 to 856.0 SW 6-14-6 W2M hay May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
856.3 to 857.1 NE 31-13-6 W2M tame pasture May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
857.1 to 857.9 NW 32-13-6 W2M cultivation May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
863.1 to 863.9 NE 26-13-6 W2M cultivation May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
864.7 to 865.1 NW 25-13-6 W2M cultivation May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
865.6 to 866.4 SW 30-13-5 W2M cultivation June 23, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
869.2 to 870.2 SE 20-13-5 W2M cultivation May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
870.4 to 871.0 NW 16-13-5 W2M hay May 28, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey, amphibian non-acoustic
survey
871.0 to 871.8 NE 16-13-5 W2M cultivation May 30, 2014 – breeding bird point count, ground survey, amphibian non-acoustic
survey
871.9 to 872.7 NW 15-13-5 W2M tame pasture May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
burrowing owl call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
872.7 to 873.5 NE 15-13-5 W2M cultivation May 28, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
873.5 to 874.3 NW 14-13-5 W2M tame pasture May 28, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
874.3 to 875.1 NE 14-13-5 W2M tame pasture June 23, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
875.1 to 875.9 NW 13-13-5 W2M cultivation May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
875.9 to 876.7 NE 13-13-5 W2M cultivation September 20, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
876.7 to 876.7 NW 18-13-4 W2M cultivation September 20, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
876.7 to 878.4 NE 18-13-4 W2M cultivation September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
880.9 to 881.7 SE 16-13-4 W2M hay , tame pasture May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
881.8 to 882.5 SW 15-13-4 W2M hay, tame pasture May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
833.5 to 883.5 NW 11-13-4 W2M hay, tame pasture May 31, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
885.2 to 886.0 NW 12-13-4 W2M hay July 16, 2013 – ground survey
886.0 to 886.7 NE 12-13-4 W2M hay July 16, 2013 – ground survey
886.7 to 886.8 SE 12-13-4 W2M tame pasture July 16, 2013 – ground survey
886.9 to 887.7 SW 7-13-3 W2M tame pasture July 16, 2013 – ground survey
890.2 to 891.1 NW 4-13-3 W2M tame pasture June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
892.0 to 892.2 NW 3-13-3 W2M tame pasture May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
892.8 to 893.7 SE 3-13-3 W2M cultivation May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
893.7 to 894.6 SW 2-13-3 W2M hay May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
894.6 to 894.9 SE 2-13-3 W2M disturbed, tame
pasture
May 29, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
895.0 to 895.5 NE 35-12-3 W2M cultivation September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
897.2 to 898.0 NE 31-12-2 W2M tame pasture June 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
900.5 to 901.4 SW 33-12-2 W2M tame pasture June 28, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
901.4 to 901.5 SE 33-12-2 W2M tame pasture June 28, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-13
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
901.5 to 901.7 NE 28-12-2 W2M native prairie June 28, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
902.3 to 903.2 SW 34-12-2 W2M native prairie May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
903.2 to 903.2 NW 27-12-2 W2M treed pasture June 24, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 28, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
903.2 to 903.2 SE 34-12-2 W2M native prairie May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
903.2 to 904.1 NE 27-12-2 W2M treed pasture, tame
pasture
June 24, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 28, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
904.1 to 904.1 SE 27-12-2 W2M cultivation May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
905.0 to 905.5 SW 26-12-2 W2M treed pasture June 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
906.4 to 906.5 SW 25-12-2 W2M tame pasture June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
906.6 to 907.2 NW 24-12-2 W2M hay September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
907.2 to 908.2 NE 24-12-2 W2M hay September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
908.2 to 909.2 NW 19-12-1 W2M tame pasture June 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
909.9 to 910.8 SW 20-12-1 W2M tame pasture June 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
910.8 to 911.0 NW 17-12-1 W2M tame pasture June 24, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 29, 2013 – breeding bird point count, ground survey, amphibian non-acoustic
survey
911.0 to 911.8 NE 17-12-1 W2M hay May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
American bittern call playback survey, amphibian non-acoustic survey
911.8 to 912.7 NW 16-12-1 W2M tame pasture,
cultivation
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
915.6 to 916.3 NW 11-12-1 W2M treed pasture June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
916.3 to 917.2 NE 11-12-1 W2M treed pasture June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
917.2 to 917.5 NW 12-12-1 W2M treed pasture June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
917.5 to 918.1 SW 12-12-1 W2M treed pasture,
cultivation
June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
918.1 to 919.0 SE 12-12-1 W2M treed pasture,
cultivation
June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
919.1 to 919.7 SE 1-12-34 WPM treed pasture June 1, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
920.3 to 920.6 NW 31-11-33 WPM treed pasture June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
920.6 to 921.5 NE 31-11-33 WPM treed pasture June 30, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
923.3 to 924.2 SW 33-11-33 WPM tame pasture,
cultivation
June 24, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
926.9 to 927.8 SW 26-11-33 WPM tame pasture September 21, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
927.9 to 928.7 NE 23-11-33 WPM tame pasture September 21, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
928.7 to 929.6 NW 24-11-33 WPM tame pasture April 29, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
929.6 to 929.7 NE 24-11-33 WPM tame pasture April 29, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
929.7 to 930.5 SE 24-11-33 WPM tame pasture April 29, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
933.3 to 933.5 NE 17-11-32 WPM cultivation May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
933.5 to 934.2 SE 17-11-32 WPM cultivation May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-14
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
936.0 to 936.8 NW 10-11-32 WPM tame pasture June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
942.6 to 942.6 NW 36-10-32 WPM tame pasture June 24, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
942.6 to 944.2 NE 36-10-32 WPM hay June 24, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 31, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
946.0 to 946.0 SW 32-10-31 WPM tame pasture June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
946.9 to 947.4 SE 32-10-31 WPM tame pasture June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
947.4 to 947.8 NE 29-10-31 WPM cultivation July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
948.7 to 949.3 NE 28-10-31 WPM hay June 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
953.2 to 953.7 NW 24-10-31 WPM tame pasture June 2, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
953.7 to 954.1 SW 24-10-31 WPM tame pasture July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
954.1 to 954.9 SE 24-10-31 WPM tame pasture, hay July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
955.0 to 955.8 SW 19-10-30 WPM cultivation June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
956.7 to 957.5 NW 17-10-30 WPM cultivation, treed
pasture
June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
962.1 to 962.8 NW 11-10-30 WPM treed pasture July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
962.8 to 962.9 SW 11-10-30 WPM treed pasture July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
962.9 to 963.8 SE 11-10-30 WPM treed pasture July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 20, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
963.8 to 964.7 SW 12-10-30 WPM tame pasture July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 1, 2014- sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
964.7 to 965.0 SE 12-10-30 WPM treed pasture July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
965.1 to 965.5 NE 1-10-20 WPM treed pasture July 1, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 1, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
MANITOBA
969.1 to 969.6 SW 4-10-29 WPM cultivation, tame
pasture
June 2, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
973.4 to 974.4 SE 35-9-29 WPM tame pasture July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
975.9 to 976.4 SE 25-9-29 WPM native prairie July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
977.3 to 977.4 NW 19-9-28 WPM shrub pasture July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
1008.0 to 1008.8 NW 6-9-25 WPM hay June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1008.8 to 1009.6 NE 6-9-25 WPM hay June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1009.6 to 1010.4 NW 5-9-25 WPM hay April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey, amphibian auditory survey
1010.4 to 1011.2 NE 5-9-25 WPM native prairie April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey, amphibian auditory survey
1011.3 to 1012.1 NW 4-9-25 WPM native prairie April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-15
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
1012.1 to 1012.9 NE 4-9-25 WPM native prairie April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1012.9 to 1012.9 NW 3-9-25 WPM treed pasture April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1012.9 to 1014.5 NE 3-9-25 WPM treed pasture April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1014.5 to 1016.2 NW 2-9-25 WPM hay April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1016.2 to 1016.2 NE 2-9-25 WPM tame pasture April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1016.2 to 1017.0 NW 1-9-25 WPM hay April 30, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
1017.0 to 1017.9 NE 1-9-25 WPM hay June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
1017.9 to 1018.7 NW 6-9-24 WPM hay June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
1018.7 to 1019.5 NE 6-9-24 WPM treed pasture June 3, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1019.5 to 1020.3 NW 5-9-24 WPM treed pasture June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1028.9 to 1029.8 SE 31-8-23 WPM hay June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey , yellow rail survey
1029.8 to 1029.8 SW 32-8-23 WPM hay, treed June 3, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1034.7 to 1034.7 NW 26-8-23 WPM treed pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1038.1 to 1038.6 NW 30-8-22 WPM tame pasture June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1038.6 to 1038.9 SW 30-8-22 WPM cultivation June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1040.6 to 1041.5 SE 29-8-22 WPM tame pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1041.5 to 1041.8 SW 28-8-22 WPM tame pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1041.9 to 1042.3 NW 21-8-22 WPM treed pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1042.3 to 1043.2 NE 21-8-22 WPM treed pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1043.2 to 1044.0 NW 22-8-22 WPM treed pasture June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1050.8 to 1051.6 NE 17-8-21 WPM treed June 4, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
1052.4 to 1053.1 NE 16-8-21 WPM cultivation June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1053.1 to 1053.3 SE 16-8-21 WPM cultivation June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1053.3 to 1054.1 SW 15-8-21 WPM cultivation June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1055.0 to 1055.8 SW 14-8-21 WPM cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1065.0 to 1065.1 NE 3-8-20 WPM cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1065.1 to 1065.9 NW 2-8-20 WPM cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1065.9 to 1066.8 NE 2-8-20 WPM cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1069.3 to 1070.1 SE 6-8-19 WPM cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1071.0 to 1071.8 SE 5-8-19 WPM cultivation June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1072.9 to 1073.7 NE 33-7-19 WPM cultivation, tame
pasture
July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1073.8 to 1075.5 NW 34-7-19 WPM tame pasture July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1075.5 to 1075.5 NE 34-7-19 WPM tame pasture, hay July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1075.5 to 1076.3 NW 35-7-19 WPM tame pasture,
cultivation
July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 4, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1077.4 to 1078.0 SW 36-7-19 WPM cultivation, treed July 17, 2013 – ground survey
1079.7 to 1080.5 SE 31-7-18 WPM hay June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1080.5 to 1080.3 SW 32-7-18 WPM cultivation June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1087.3 to 1088.1 SW 25-7-18 WPM cultivation June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1093.2 to 1094.0 NE 21-7-17 WPM treed, cultivation July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
Application Submitted to the NEB
Appendix 6
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Wildlife Technical Report
Line 3 Replacement Program
November 2014/10427
Page B-16
Station KP Legal Land Location Land Use(s) Comments
1096.6 to 1096.6 SE 21-7-17 WPM treed, cultivation June 25, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
July 17, 2014 – ground survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
1097.5 to 1098.3 NE 14-7-17 WPM cultivation June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1098.3 to 1099.1 NW 13-7-17 WPM cultivation June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1103.2 to 1104.8 NE 16-7-16 WPM cultivation June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1108.2 to 1109.0 SW 13-7-16 WPM cultivation June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1109.0 to 1109.8 SE 13-7-16 WPM cultivation June 5, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1126.8 to 1128.5 SW 2-7-14 WPM tame pasture June 4, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
1129.3 to 1130.1 NW 36-6-14 WPM tame pasture July 2, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
1131.0 to 1131.5 SE 31-6-13 WPM hay July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1132.8 to 1133.6 SW 32-6-13 WPM tame pasture July 2, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1133.6 to 1133.7 NW 29-6-13 WPM tame pasture July 2, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1133.7 to 1134.5 NE 29-6-13 WPM tame pasture July 2, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
1134.6 to 1135.4 NW 28-6-13 WPM tame pasture June 4, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1135.4 to 1135.7 NE 28-6-13 WPM cultivation, tame
pasture
September 20, 2013 – northern leopard frog overwintering survey
June 4, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1135.7 to 1136.3 SE 28-6-13 WPM cultivation July 17, 2013 – ground survey
September 20, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1136.3 to 1137.2 SW 27-6-13 WPM cultivation June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1142.5 to 1144.1 NE 18-6-12 WPM tame pasture,
cultivation
July 17, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
September 19, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
1145.9 to 1146.9 SW 16-6-12 WPM cultivation June 26, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1146.9 to 1147.7 SE 16-6-12 WPM cultivation, tame
pasture
June 5, 2014 –prairie raptor survey, ground survey, amphibian non-acoustic
survey
June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1150.8 to 1151.8 SW 11-6-12 WPM hay June 6, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1155.7 to 1155.9 SE 6-6-11 WPM cultivation June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1155.9 to 1156.8 NE 31-5-11 WPM treed pasture,
cultivation
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1156.9 to 1157.7 NW 32-5-11 WPM treed pasture,
cultivation
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1157.7 to 1157.7 NE 32-5-11 WPM treed pasture June 5, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
1166.1 to 1167.0 SW 19-5-10 WPM treed pasture,
cultivation
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1176.7 to 1177.1 SE 1-5-10 WPM cultivation June 26, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1177.2 to 1178.1 SW 6-5-9 WPM cultivation June 26, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1180.9 to 1182.1 SW 33-4-9 WPM cultivation, treed
pasture, wetland
September 21, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1182.1 to 1182.2 SE 33-4-9 WPM cultivation, treed
pasture
September 21, 2013 – northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey
June 5, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1182.2 to 1182.7 NE 28-4-9 WPM cultivation June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1185.7 to 1186.7 NE 23-4-9 WPM cultivation June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
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1188.6 to 1189.0 SW 19-4-8 WPM cultivation June 26, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1189.1 to 1189.5 NW 18-4-9 WPM cultivation June 26, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
1192.8 to 1193.4 NW 9-4-8 WPM cultivation, tame
pasture
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1197.0 to 1197.9 NE 2-4-8 WPM cultivation July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1198.0 to 1198.5 NW 1-4-8 WPM cultivation, treed July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey , ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1203.4 to 1204.2 NW 33-3-7 WPM cultivation June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
1205.9 to 1207.2 SE 34-3-7 WPM cultivation June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1207.2 to 1207.6 NE 27-3-7 WPM cultivation, tame
pasture
June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1210.9 to 1211.4 NW 30-3-6 WPM cultivation June 7, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1214.6 to 1215.4 SW 28-3-6 WPM cultivation, treed July 18, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
1221.2 to 1222.9 NW 30-3-5 WPM cultivation, hay June 5, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
1235.2 to 1236.1 NE 2-3-5 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1236.1 to 1236.9 SE 2-3-5 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1239.4 to 1240.1 SE 26-2-5 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1241.1 to 1241.8 NE 24-2-5 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1245.1 to 1246.3 NE 17-2-4 WPM cultivation, treed June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1248.2 to 1248.5 NW 15-2-4 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1255.4 to 1256.3 NW 5-2-3 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1259.9 to 1260.4 NE 34-1-3 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1262.6 to 1263.5 NW 25-1-3 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1266.0 to 1266.3 NE 19-1-2 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1266.3 to 1267.2 NW 20-1-2 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1267.2 to 1267.8 NE 20-1-2 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1270.8 to 1271.7 NE 15-1-2 WPM cultivation June 8, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
1274.5 to 1275.4 NE 12-1-2 WPM cultivation June 26, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
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APPENDIX C
PHOTOPLATES OF THE 2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD WORK
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Plate 1 View west showing native prairie and sandhill habitat along the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 520.1 (SW 32-27-7 W3M) (June 12, 2013).
Plate 2 View showing disturbed Class II wetland located west of Craik Station along the
proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 604.2 (NE 3-23-29 W2M). The Class II
wetland is located directly east of where proposed facility activities will occur
(June 18, 2013).
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Plate 3 View south showing Oak Creek along the proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 1133.1 (SW 32-6-13 WPM) where northern leopard frogs were observed
(July 2, 2013). Oak Creek provides suitable breeding and overwintering habitat for
northern leopard frogs.
Plate 4 View showing sharp-tailed grouse lek located on native prairie in AAFC-CPP Elbow
pasture 295 m northeast of the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 577.0
(NW 30-24-2 W2M) (April 25, 2014). A total of 16 sharp-tailed grouse were observed at
a lek with six males dancing.
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Plate 5 View showing sharp-tailed grouse lek evidence, feathers and scat, observed 160 m
north of the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 662.2 (NE 29-19-24 W2M)
(April 26, 2014).
Plate 6 View south showing an active ferruginous hawk nest 530 m south of the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 346.8 (SE 9-23-29 W2M) (April 24, 2014). An adult
ferruginous hawk was observed returning to nest.
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Plate 7 View south showing Class III wetland crossed by the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 873.7 (NW 14-13-5 W2M) where an American bittern
call-playback survey was conducted and an individual was heard (May 31, 2014).
Plate 8 View south showing wetland complex crossed by the proposed construction
right-of-way where an amphibian auditory survey was conducted and a northern
leopard frog was heard calling near SKP 1008.8 (N ½ 6-9-25 WPM) (June 3, 2014).
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Plate 9 View west showing potential northern leopard frog overwintering waterbody crossed by
the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 523.2 (SE 28-27-7 W3M). Two
individuals were observed during a northern leopard frog non-acoustic survey at this
unnamed tributary to the South Saskatchewan River (September 22, 2013).
Plate 10 View east showing native prairie with low cattle grazing along the proposed
construction right-of-way in AAFC-CPP Progress pasture near SKP 340.3
(SW 1-35-24 W3M) (May 3, 2014).
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Plate 11 View east showing native prairie along the proposed construction right-of-way in
AAFC-CPP Mariposa pasture near SKP 359.3 (SE 5-34-22 W3M) (May 3, 2014).
Plate 12 View south showing native prairie along the proposed construction right-of-way in
AAFC-CPP Elbow pasture near SKP 573.4 (NE 35-24-3 W3M) (April 25, 2014).
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Plate 13 Western tiger salamander was observed on the proposed construction right-of-way in
tame pasture near SKP 229.0 (SE 19-40-5 W4M) during an amphibian auditory survey
(May 29, 2013).
Plate 14 View north showing potential burrowing owl habitat in native prairie where call-playback
survey was conducted along the proposed construction right-of-way near SKP 341.5
(NE 35-34-24 W3M) (June 6, 2014). Several Sprague’s pipit were heard in the vicinity of
the proposed construction right-of-way at this location.
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Plate 15 View southeast of a horned grebe nesting waterbody adjacent to the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 253.3 (SW 17-39-3 W4M). Several waterfowl species
were observed at this Class V wetland (June 2, 2014).
Plate 16 View north showing Metiskow Lake located north of the proposed construction right-of-way
near SKP 234.6 (NE 10-40-5 W4M), where a piping plover survey was conducted
(May 31, 2014).
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APPENDIX D
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE 2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD WORK
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TABLE D-1
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE 2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD
WORK ALONG THE PROPOSED LINE 3 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ALBERTA
Common Name Scientific Name Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status1
Provincial Conservation
Status
MAMMALS
American badger
Taxidea taxus
diggings/burrows
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
Sensitive
3
common porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
bark stripping
--
--
coyote
Canis latrans
auditory, visual, scat/tracks
--
--
deer mouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
visual
--
--
deer sp.
Species unidentified
tracks/scat
--
--
ermine
Mustela erminea haidarum
visual
--
--
masked shrew
Sorex cinereus
visual
--
--
moose
Alces alces
tracks/scat
--
--
mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
visual/tracks
--
--
northern pocket gopher
Thomomys talpoides
diggings, burrows
--
--
red fox
Vulpes vulpes
scat
--
--
red squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
auditory
--
--
Richardson’s ground
squirrel
Urocitellus richardsonii
visual, auditory, burrows
--
--
thirteen-lined ground
squirrel
Spermophilus tridecemlineatus
visual
--
--
wapiti (elk)
Cervus elaphus
antler shed, scat
--
--
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
visual/tracks
--
--
BIRDS
alder flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
auditory
--
--
American avocet
Recurvirostra americana
auditory, visual
--
--
American bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
auditory
--
S3S4 (W)
2
,Sensitive
3
American coot
Fulica americana
auditory, visual
--
--
American crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
auditory, visual
--
--
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
auditory, visual
--
--
American kestrel
Falco sparverius
visual
--
Sensitive
3
American robin
Turdus migratorius
auditory, visual
--
--
American tree sparrow
Spizella arborea
auditory, visual
--
--
American white pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
visual
--
Sensitive
3
American wigeon
Anas americana
auditory, visual
--
--
Baird’s sparrow
Ammodramus bairdii
auditory
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3
2
,Sensitive
3
Baltimore oriole
Icterus galbula
auditory, visual
--
Sensitive
3
bank swallow
Riparia riparia
visual
Threatened
(COSEWIC)
--
barn swallow
Hirundo rustica
visual
Threatened
(COSEWIC)
Sensitive
3
black-billed magpie
Pica Hudsonia
auditory, visual
--
--
black-capped chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
auditory, visual
--
--
black tern
Chlidonias niger
auditory, visual
--
S3 (W)
2
Sensitive
3
black-throated green
warbler
Dendroica virens
auditory
--
S3S4
2
, Sensitive
3
, Special
Concern
4
blue jay
Cyanocitta cristata
auditory
--
--
blue-winged teal
Anas discors
visual
--
--
Bonaparte’s gull
Larus philadelphia
visual
--
--
brown thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
auditory, visual
--
--
brown-headed cowbird
Molothrus ater
auditory, visual
--
--
bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
visual
--
--
California gull
Larus californicus
visual
--
--
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
auditory, visual
--
--
Canada warbler
Wilsonia canadensis
auditory
Threatened
(Schedule 1
of SARA and COSEWIC)
S3S4 (W)
2
,Sensitive
3
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
canvasback
Aythya valisineria
visual
--
--
cedar waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
auditory
--
--
chestnut-collared
longspur
Calcarius ornatus
auditory
Threatened
(Schedule 1
of SARA and COSEWIC)
Sensitive
3
chipping sparrow
Spizella passerine
auditory, visual
--
--
clay-colored sparrow
Spizella pallida
auditory, visual
--
--
common goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
visual
--
--
common nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
auditory
Threatened
(Schedule 1
of SARA and COSEWIC)
Sensitive
3
common raven
Coruvs corax
auditory, visual
--
--
common yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
auditory, visual
--
Sensitive
3
Connecticut warbler
Oporornis agilis
auditory
--
--
Cooper’s hawk
Accipiter cooperii
visual
--
--
dark-eyed junco
Junco hyemalis
visual
--
--
downy woodpecker
Picoides pubescens
auditory, visual
--
--
double-crested
cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
visual
--
--
dowitcher sp.
Species unidentified
visual
--
--
duck sp.
Species unidentified
auditory
--
--
eared grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
visual
--
--
eastern kingbird
Tryannus tyrannus
auditory, visual
--
--
eastern phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
auditory
--
Sensitive
3
European starling
Sturnus vulgaris
visual
--
--
ferruginous hawk
Buteo regalis
visual
Threatened
(Schedule 1
of SARA and COSEWIC)
S2S3
2
, At Risk
3
,
Endangered
4
flycatcher sp.
Species unidentified
visual
--
--
Franklin’s gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
auditory/visual
--
--
gadwall
Anas strepera
visual
--
--
grasshopper sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
auditory
--
S3S4 (W)
2
,Sensitive
3
gray catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
auditory, visual
--
--
great horned owl
Bubo virginianus
auditory, visual
--
--
greater scaup
Aythya marila
visual
--
--
greater white-fronted
goose
Anser albifrons
visual
--
--
green-winged teal
Anas cracca
visual
--
Sensitive
3
grouse sp.
Species unidentified
scat
--
--
gull sp.
Species unidentified
visual
--
--
hawk sp.
Species unidentified
visual
--
--
hairy woodpecker
Picoides villosus
auditory, visual
--
--
hermit thrush
Catharus guttatus
visual, auditory
--
--
herring gull
Larus argentatus
visual
--
--
horned grebe
Podiceps auritus
visual
Special Concern
(Schedule 1 of SARA
and COSEWIC)
S3
2
, Sensitive
3
horned lark
Eremophila alpestris
auditory, visual
--
--
house sparrow
Passer domesticus
visual
--
--
house wren
Troglodytes aedon
auditory
--
--
killdeer
Charadrius vociferous
auditory, visual
--
--
lark sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
auditory, visual
--
--
Le Conte’s sparrow
Ammodramus leconteii
auditory
--
--
least flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
auditory
--
Sensitive
3
lesser scaup
Aythya affinis
visual
--
Sensitive
3
lesser snow goose
Chen caerulescens
caerulescens
auditory, visual
--
--
Lincoln’s sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
auditory
--
--
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
loggerhead shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
visual
Threatened (Schedule 1
of SARA and COSEWIC)
S3 (T)
2
, Sensitive
3
, Special
Concern
4
long-billed curlew
Numenius americanus
auditory, visual
Special Concern
(Schedule 1 of SARA
and COSEWIC)
S3
2
,Sensitive
3
, Special
Concern
4
magnolia warbler
Dendroica magnolia
auditory
--
--
mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
auditory, visual
--
--
marbled godwit
Limosa fedoa
auditory
--
--
marsh wren
Cistothorus palustris
auditory
--
--
merlin
Falco columbarius
visual
--
--
mountain bluebird
Sialia currucoides
auditory, visual
--
--
mourning dove
Zenaida macroura
visual, auditory
--
--
Nelson’s sharp-tailed
sparrow
Ammodramus nelsoni
auditory
--
--
northern flicker
Colaptes auratus
auditory, visual
--
--
northern harrier
Circus cyaneus
visual
--
Sensitive
3
northern pintail
Anas acuta
auditory, visual
--
Sensitive
3
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
visual
--
--
orange-crowned warbler
Vermivora celata
auditory
--
--
pied-billed grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
auditory
--
Sensitive
3
pileated woodpecker
Dryocupus pileatus
visual
--
S3S4
2
,Sensitive
3
red-breasted nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
auditory
--
--
red-eyed vireo
Vireo olivaceus
auditory
--
--
redhead
Aythya americana
visual
--
--
red-necked phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
visual
--
--
red-tailed hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
auditory, visual
--
--
red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
auditory, visual
--
--
ring-billed gull
Larus delawarensis
visual
--
--
rock dove
Columba livia
visual
--
--
rose-breasted grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
auditory
--
--
ruddy duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
visual
--
--
ruffed grouse
Bonasa umbellus
auditory
--
--
sanderling
Calidris alba
visual
--
--
sandhill crane
Grus canadensis
auditory
--
Sensitive
3
Savannah sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
visual, auditory
--
--
sharp-shinned hawk
Accipiter striatus
visual
--
--
sharp-tailed grouse
Tympanuchus phasianellus
visual
--
Sensitive
3
song sparrow
Melospiza melodia
auditory, visual
--
--
sora
Porzana carolina
auditory, visual
--
Sensitive
3
Sprague's pipit
Anthus spragueii
auditory
Threatened (Schedule 1
of SARA and COSEWIC)
S3S4(T)
2
, Sensitive
3
,
Special Concern
4
spotted sandpiper
Actitis macularius
auditory
--
--
spotted towhee
Pipilo maculatus
visual
--
--
Swainson’s hawk
Buteo swainsoni
visual
--
Sensitive
3
Swainson’s thrush
Catharus ustulatus
auditory, visual
--
--
Tennessee warbler
Oreothlypis peregrina
auditory
--
--
tundra swan
Cygnus columbianus
visual
--
--
turkey vulture
Cathartes aura
visual
--
S2S3 (T)
2
tree swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
auditory, visual
--
--
upland sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
auditory
--
S3
2
,Sensitive
3
vesper sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
auditory
--
--
Virginia rail
Rallus limicola
auditory
--
--
warbling vireo
Vireo gilvus
auditory
--
--
western kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
auditory, visual
--
--
western meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
auditory, visual
--
--
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Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
white-throated sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
auditory
--
--
willet
Catoptrophorus semipalmatus
auditory, visual
--
--
Wilson's snipe
Gallinago delicata
auditory, visual
--
--
Wilson’s phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
auditory, visual
--
--
woodpecker sp.
Species unidentified
auditory
--
--
yellow warbler
Dendroica petechia
auditory
--
--
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
auditory, visual
--
--
yellow-headed blackbird
Xanthocephalus
xanthocephalus
auditory, visual
--
--
yellow-rumped warbler
Dendroica petechia
auditory, visual
--
--
AMPHIBIANS
boreal chorus frog
Pseudacris maculata
auditory
--
--
Canadian toad
Anaxyrus hemiophrys
auditory
--
S3 (T)
2
, May Be at Risk
3
plains spadefoot toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
auditory
--
S2 (T.h)
2
, May Be at Risk
3
tiger salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
auditory
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
--
wood frog
Rana sylvatica
auditory, visual
--
--
Sources: Scientific names and status ranks from COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, NatureServe 2014
Notes: 1 COSEWIC or SARA Schedule 1 status designations.
2 NatureServe provincial ranking designations. Only S1 to S3 ranks are listed, unless the species is on the ACIMS watch or tracking list
(ACIMS 2014a).
3 Status designation assigned in the General Status of Alberta Wild Species 2010 (ASRD 2011b).
4 Listed under the Alberta Wildlife Act (AESRD 2014b).
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TABLE D-2
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE 2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD WORK
ALONG THE PROPOSED LINE 3 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY IN SASKATCHEWAN
Common Name Scientific Name Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status1
Provincial Conservation
Status2
MAMMALS
American badger
Taxidea taxus
diggings
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3S4
American beaver
Castor canadensis
dam
--
--
American mink
Neovison vison
visual
--
--
common porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
visual, bark stripping
--
--
coyote
Canis latrans
auditory, visual, scat, tracks
--
--
moose
Alces Alces
visual, scat, tracks
--
--
mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
visual
--
--
muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
visual/tracks
--
--
northern pocket gopher
Thomomys talpoides
burrows
--
--
red fox
Lupus lupus
visual, tracks
--
--
Richardson’s ground squirrel
Spermophilus
richardsonii
auditory, visual, burrows
--
--
striped skunk
Mephitis mephitis
visual
--
--
thirteen-lined ground squirrel
Spermophilus
tridecemlineatus
visual, burrow
--
--
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
visual, scat, tracks
--
--
white-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
visual, scat
--
--
BIRDS
American avocet
Recurvirostra
americana
visual
--
--
American bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
auditory
--
--
American coot
Fulica americana
auditory, visual
--
--
American crow
Corvus
brachyrhynchos
auditory, visual
--
--
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
auditory, visual
--
--
American kestrel
Falco sparverius
visual
--
--
American robin
Turdus migratorius
visual
--
--
American tree sparrow
Spizella arborea
visual
--
--
American white pelican
Pelecanus
erthrorhynchos
visual
--
S3B
2
American wigeon
Anas americana
auditory, visual
--
--
Baird's sparrow
Ammodramus bairdii
auditory, visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3 (W)
Baltimore oriole
Icterus galbula
visual
--
--
bank swallow
Riparia riparia
visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
barn swallow
Hirundo rustica
visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
--
black tern
Chlidonias niger
auditory, visual
--
S3 (W)
black-billed magpie
Pica hudsonia
auditory, visual
--
--
black-capped chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
auditory, visual
--
--
black-crowned night heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
visual
--
--
black-throated green warbler
Dendroica virens
auditory
--
--
blue-winged teal
Anas discors
visual
--
--
bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
auditory, visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
--
brewers blackbird
Euphagus
cyanocephalus
auditory, visual
--
--
brown thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
auditory, visual
--
--
brown-headed cowbird
Molothrus ater
auditory, visual
--
--
bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
visual
--
S5B,S3M,S1N
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
auditory, visual
--
--
canvasback
Aythya valisineria
visual
--
--
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TABLE D2 Cont’d
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
cedar waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
auditory, visual
--
--
chestnut-collared longspur
Calcarius ornatus
auditory, visual
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
--
chipping sparrow
Spizella passerine
auditory
--
--
clay-colored sparrow
Spizella pallida
auditory
--
--
cliff swallow
Petrochelidon
pyrrhonota
visual
--
--
common nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
auditory
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
--
common raven
Coruvs corax
visual
--
--
common yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
auditory
--
--
Connecticut warbler
Oporomis agilis
auditory
--
--
Cooper’s hawk
Accipiter cooperii
auditory, visual
--
S4B,S2M,S2N
double-crested cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
visual
--
--
downy woodpecker
Picoides pubescens
visual
--
--
eared grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
visual
--
--
eastern kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
auditory, visual
--
--
eastern phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
auditory
--
--
ferruginous hawk
Buteo regalis
visual
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
--
Franklin’s gulls
Leucophaeus pipixcan
visual
--
--
gadwall
Anas strepera
visual
--
--
grasshopper sparrow
Ammodramus
savannarum
visual
--
--
gray catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
auditory, visual
--
--
great blue heron
Ardea herodias
visual
--
S3B
great horned owl
Bubo virginianus
auditory
--
--
greater white-fronted goose
Anser albifrons
visual
--
--
greater yellowlegs
Tringa Melanoleuca
auditory, visual
--
--
green-winged teal
Anas crecca
visual
--
--
hairy woodpecker
Picoides villosus
auditory, visual
--
--
horned grebe
Podiceps auritus
visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
--
horned lark
Eremophila alpestris
auditory, visual
--
--
house sparrow
Passer domesticus
auditory
--
--
house wren
Troglodytes aedon
auditory, visual
--
--
killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
auditory, visual
--
--
lark bunting
Calamospiza
melanocorys
visual
--
--
lark sparrow
Chondestes
grammacus
auditory, visual
--
--
least flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
auditory, visual
--
--
lesser scaup
Aythya affinis
visual
--
--
lesser snow goose
Chen caerulescens
caerulescens
auditory, visual
--
--
lesser yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
auditory, visual
--
--
loggerhead shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
visual
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B
long-eared owl
Asio otus
visual
--
S5B,S2N
mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
visual
--
--
marbled godwit
Limosa fedoa
visual
--
--
marsh wren
Cistothorus palustris
auditory
--
--
merlin
Falco columbarius
visual
--
--
mountain bluebird
Sialia currucoides
visual
--
--
mourning dove
Zenaida macroura
auditory, visual
--
--
Nelson’s sharp-tailed sparrow
Ammodramus nelsoni
auditory
--
--
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TABLE D2 Cont’d
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
northern flicker
Colaptes auratus
auditory, visual
--
--
northern harrier
Circus cyaneus
visual
--
--
northern pintail
Anas acuta
visual
--
--
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
visual
--
--
pied-billed grebe
Podilymbus Podiceps
auditory
--
--
red-eyed vireo
Vireo olivaceus
auditory
--
--
redhead
Aythya americana
visual
--
--
red-necked grebe
Podiceps grisegena
auditory
--
--
red-tailed hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
auditory, visual
--
--
red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
auditory, visual
--
--
ring-billed gull
Larus delawarensis
visual
--
--
ring-necked duck
Aythya collaris
visual
--
--
rock dove
Columba livia
visual
--
--
rose-breasted grosbeak
Pheucticus
ludovicianus
auditory
--
--
ruby-throated hummingbird
Archilochus colubris
visual
--
--
ruddy duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
visual
--
--
ruffed grouse
Bonasa umbellus
auditory
--
--
sandhill crane
Grus canadensis
auditory
--
S2B,S4M
Savannah sparrow
Passerculus
sandwichensis
auditory
--
--
Say’s phoebe
Sayornis saya
visual
--
--
sharp-shinned hawk
Accipiter striatus
visual
--
--
sharp-tailed grouse
Tympanuchus
phasianellus
visual
--
--
short-billed dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
auditory
--
S1B,S4M
short-eared owl
Asio flammeus
visual
Special Concern (Schedule
1 of SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B, S2N
song sparrow
Melospiza melodia
auditory, visual
--
--
sora
Porzana carolina
auditory, visual
--
--
spotted sandpiper
Actitis macularius
auditory, visual
--
--
Sprague’s pipit
Anthus spragueii
auditory
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B
Swainson's hawk
Buteo swainsoni
visual
--
--
Swainson’s thrush
Catharus ustulatus
auditory
--
--
tree swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
visual
--
--
tundra swan
Cygnus columbianus
visual
--
--
turkey vulture
Cathartes aura
visual
--
S2S3B,S2M, S2N
upland sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
auditory, visual
--
--
vesper sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
auditory
--
--
Virginia rail
Rallus limicola
visual
--
--
warbling vireo
Vireo gilvus
auditory
--
--
western grebe
Aechmophorus
occidentalis
visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
--
western kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
visual
--
--
western meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
auditory, visual
--
--
willet
Catoptrophorus
semipalmatus
auditory, visual
--
--
willow flycatcher
Empidonax traillii
visual
--
--
Wilson's phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
visual
--
--
Wilson's snipe
Gallinago delicata
auditory
--
--
wood duck
Aix sponsa
visual
--
--
yellow warbler
Dendroica petechia
auditory
--
--
yellow-bellied flycatcher
Empidonax flaviventris
visual
--
--
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
visual
--
--
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TABLE D2 Cont’d
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
yellow-headed blackbird
Xanthocephalus
xanthocephalus
auditory, visual
--
--
AMPHIBIANS
boreal chorus frog
Pseudacris maculata
auditory
--
--
Canadian toad
Anaxyrus hemiophrys
auditory
--
--
northern leopard frog
Lithobates pipiens
visual
Special Concern (Schedule
1 of SARA and COSEWIC)
S3
tiger salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
--
wood frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
visual
--
--
REPTILES
plains garter snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
visual
--
--
Sources: Scientific names and status ranks from COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, NatureServe 2014
Notes: 1 COSEWIC or SARA Schedule 1 status designations.
2 NatureServe provincial ranking designations. Only S1 to S3 ranks are listed, unless the species is on the provincial watch or tracking list
(SK CDC 2014).
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TABLE D-3
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE 2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD
WORK ALONG THE PROPOSED LINE 3 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY IN MANITOBA
Common Name Scientific Name Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
MAMMALS
American badger
Taxidea taxus taxus
diggings
Special Concern (COSEWIC)
--
coyote
Canis latrans
visual, scat, tracks
--
--
moose
Alces alces
visual, scat, tracks
--
--
muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
visual
--
--
red fox
Vulpes vulpes
visual
--
--
thirteen-lined ground
squirrel
Spermophilus
tridecemlineatus
visual
--
--
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
visual, scat, tracks
--
--
BIRDS
alder flycatcher
Empidonax alnorum
auditory
--
--
American bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
auditory
--
--
American coot
Fulica americana
auditory
--
--
American crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
auditory, visual
--
--
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
auditory, visual
--
--
American kestrel
Falco sparverius
visual
--
S3S4B
2
American robin
Turdus migratorius
auditory
--
--
bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
visual
--
--
Baltimore oriole
Icterus galbula
auditory
--
S3S4B
2
bank swallow
Riparia riparia
visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
--
barn swallow
Hirundo rustica
visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
--
black tern
Chlidonias niger
auditory, visual
--
--
black-billed magpie
Pica hudsonia
auditory, visual
--
--
black-capped chickadee
Poecile atricapillus
auditory, visual
--
--
black-crowned
night-heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
visual
--
--
blue-winged teal
Anas discors
visual
--
--
bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
auditory, visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
--
brown thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
visual
--
S3S4B
2
brown-headed cowbird
Molothrus ater
auditory, visual
--
--
bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
visual
--
--
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
visual
--
--
canvasback
Aythya valisineria
visual
--
--
cedar waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
visual
--
--
chipping sparrow
Spizella passerine
auditory
--
--
clay-colored sparrow
Spizella pallida
auditory
--
--
common merganser
Mergus merganser
visual
--
--
common nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
auditory
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B
2
, Threathened
3
common yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
auditory
--
--
Connecticut warbler
Oporomis agilis
auditory
--
--
eared grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
visual
--
--
eastern kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
auditory, visual
--
--
European starling
Sturnus vulgaris
visual
--
--
Franklin’s gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
visual
--
--
gray catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
auditory
--
--
gray partridge
Perdix perdix
visual
--
--
great blue heron
Ardea herodias
visual
--
--
green-winged teal
Anas carolinensis
visual
--
--
horned lark
Eremophila alpestris
visual
--
--
house wren
Troglodytes aedon
auditory
--
--
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TABLE D3 Cont’d
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
auditory
--
--
least flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
auditory, visual
--
--
Le Conte’s sparrow
Ammodramus leconteii
auditory, visual
--
--
lesser scaup
Aythya affinis
visual
--
--
lesser yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
visual
--
--
mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
visual
--
--
marbled godwit
Limosa fedoa
auditory
--
--
marsh wren
Cistothorus palustris
auditory
--
--
merlin
Falco columbarius
auditory
--
--
mourning dove
Zenaida macroura
visual
--
--
Nelson’s sharp-tailed
sparrow
Ammodramus nelsoni
auditory
--
--
northern flicker
Colaptes auratus
visual
--
--
northern harrier
Circus cyaneus
visual
--
--
northern pintail
Anas acuta
visual
--
--
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
visual
--
--
osprey
Pandion haliaetus
visual
--
--
pied-billed grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
visual
--
--
red-eyed vireo
Vireo olivaceus
auditory
--
--
redhead
Aythya americana
visual
--
--
red-tailed hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
visual
--
--
red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
auditory, visual
--
--
ring-billed gull
Larus delawarensis
visual
--
--
ruddy duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
visual
--
--
ruffed grouse
Bonasa umbellus
auditory
--
--
Savannah sparrow
Passerculus
sandwichensis
auditory
--
--
Say’s phoebe
Sayornis saya
auditory
--
--
sedge wren
Cistothorus platensis
auditory
--
sharp-tailed grouse
Tympanuchus
phasianellus
visual
--
--
song sparrow
Melospiza melodia
auditory, visual
--
--
sora
Porzana carolina
auditory, visual
--
--
spotted sandpiper
Actitis macularius
auditory, visual
--
--
Swainson's hawk
Buteo swainsoni
auditory, visual
--
--
tree swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
visual
--
--
upland sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
auditory
--
S3S4B
2
vesper sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
auditory
--
--
Virginia rail
Rallus limicola
auditory
--
--
warbling vireo
Vireo gilvus
auditory
--
--
western kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
--
--
western meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
auditory, visual
--
--
white-breasted nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
visual
--
--
willet
Catoptrophorus
semipalmatus
auditory
--
--
Wilson’s phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
visual
--
--
Wilson’s snipe
Gallinago gallinago
auditory, visual
--
--
yellow warbler
Dendroica petechia
auditory, visual
--
--
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
visual
--
--
yellow-headed blackbird
Xanthocephalus
xanthocephalus
auditory
--
--
yellow-rumped warbler
Dendroica petechia
auditory
--
--
AMPHIBIANS
boreal chorus frog
Pseudacris maculata
auditory
--
--
Canadian toad
Anaxyrus hemiophrys
auditory
--
S4 (T)
2
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TABLE D3 Cont’d
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
northern leopard frog
Lithobates pipiens
visual
Special Concern (Special
Concern on Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S2S3 (T)
2
plains spadefoot toad
Spea bombifrons
auditory
--
S2S3
2
wood frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
visual
--
--
REPTILES
plains garter snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
visual
--
--
Sources: Scientific names and status ranks from COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, NatureServe 2014
Notes: 1 COSEWIC or SARA Schedule 1 status designations.
2 NatureServe provincial ranking designations. Only S1 to S3 ranks are listed, unless the species is on the MB CDC watch or tracking list
(MB CDC 2014b).
3 Listed under the Manitoba Wildlife Act (Government of Manitoba 2014)
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APPENDIX E
WILDLIFE SURVEYS ON FEDERAL AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
CANADA – COMMUNITY PASTURE PROGRAM LAND IN SASKATCHEWAN
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Introduction
Wildlife surveys were conducted in 2013 and 2014 along the proposed construction right-of-way at three
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Community Pasture Program (AAFC-CPP) lands that recommend
standardized survey methods to address federal requirements prior to construction. Wildlife surveys were
conducted on the following three pastures: Progress from SKP 335.3 to SKP 342.0 (NE 9-33-24 W3M to
NE 35-34-24 W3M) and SKP 342.0 to SKP 342.9 (SW 36-34-24 W3M); Mariposa from SKP 358.7 to
SKP 360.0 (SW 5-34-22 W3M to SW 4-34-22 W3M); and Elbow from SKP 573.1 to SKP 580.0
(NW 35-24-3 W3M to NW 20-24-2 W3M).
Objectives
The purpose of the wildlife literature/desktop review and field work was to:
• identify wildlife presence and use within and adjacent to the Project, including wildlife
species with special conservation status;
• identify site-specific habitats and habitat features (e.g., stick nests) important to wildlife
that may be adversely affected by Project construction, decommissioning and/or
operation; and
• recommend technically and economically feasible site-specific mitigation measures, as
needed, to avoid or reduce adverse effects on wildlife (particularly species with special
conservation status), and important habitat and habitat features.
Methods
Desktop/Literature Review
The three pasture lands defined by Agri-Environment Services Branch crossed by the proposed
construction right-of-way were assessed following the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA)
2012 Guidelines for Community Pastures (AAFC 2014). A literature review was conducted prior to the
commencement of the wildlife field work to identify wildlife and wildlife habitat with the potential to occur in
the Mixed Grassland Ecoregion of Progress and Mariposa pastures, and the Moist Mixed Grassland
(Drier Moist Mixed Grassland and Moister Moist Mixed Grassland) Ecoregion of Elbow pasture
(SK CDC 2014).
Primary sources of information that were consulted prior to the commencement of wildlife field work and
used in the preparation of this report include the following.
• Provincially-identified wildlife mapping in Saskatchewan (SK CDC 2014).
• Migratory Bird Sanctuaries National Wildlife Areas (Environment Canada 2013), IBAs (Bird Studies
Canada and Nature Canada 2012), Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserves (WHSRN 2012),
Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance (Bureau of the Convention on Wetlands 2013), DUC
(2013a) and World Biosphere Reserves (UNESCO 2014).
• Previously completed field work data and information for the area.
• Consultation with provincial and federal regulators (Dillabaugh pers. comm., Gregoire pers. comm.,
Scalise pers. comm.).
• Consultation within AACF-CPP representatives (LaForge, Leslie, Nazar and Pollries pers. comm.).
Species with Special Conservation Status
Prior to commencing the wildlife field work, a list of wildlife species with special conservation status that
have the potential to occur in the area of the Project were prepared. The list includes federal designations
as listed under Schedule 1 of SARA (Environment Canada 2014) and/or by COSEWIC (2014), as well as
provincial status designations (Government of Saskatchewan 2013).
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Field Data Collection
Wildlife field work at AAFC-CPP lands was conducted in June and July 2013 and April and June 2014
(see Table E-2).
At each of the areas surveyed, a ground search was conducted to identify wildlife presence and use
within and adjacent to the Footprint, and to document site-specific habitats and habitat features important
to wildlife. Ground investigations were conducted up to 500 m from the proposed construction
right-of-way in habitat that was suitable to support wildlife species with special conservation status. Visual
scans out to 1,000 m using binoculars were conducted from the proposed construction right-of-way.
Breeding bird point counts, burrowing owl surveys, raptor surveys, sharp-tailed grouse surveys, yellow rail
surveys and amphibian auditory surveys were conducted on AAFC-CPP lands. Based on
recommendations from the SME in 2013 as well as guidance from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(2014), the protocols for the surveys conducted in Saskatchewan were aligned to follow the AESRD
Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines (AESRD 2013a, Scalise pers. comm.). See Section 2.4 of the
Wildlife Technical Report for detailed survey methodology used during wildlife field work.
All mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians identified by sight, sound or sign, as well as important wildlife
habitats and habitat features were documented and their location was recorded (i.e., field data sheets,
UTMs taken with a handheld GPS and photographs for record keeping).
There were no deviations from the methods during 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work on the AAFC-CPP
lands. The timing of the wildlife surveys conducted were determined with guidance from AESRD Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines and professional judgement was applied with regards to environmental
conditions at the time of survey and seasonality of the year.
Results of the Desktop/Literature Review
Land use along the proposed construction right-of-way on all AAFC-CPP lands is native prairie.
AAFC-CPP lands help to: preserve the biodiversity of the prairie region; protect land from erosion; and
provide wildlife habitat. Wildlife species listed under Schedule 1 of SARA and/or by COSEWIC
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) and under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act (Government of
Saskatchewan 2013) that have the potential to occur in the vicinity of the replacement pipeline route in
Progress, Mariposa and Elbow pastures include:
• American badger (Special Concern by COSEWIC);
• Baird’s sparrow (Special Concern by COSEWIC);
• bank swallow (Threatened by COSEWIC);
• barn swallow (Threatened by COSEWIC);
• bobolink (Threatened by COSEWIC);
• burrowing owl (Endangered under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC; Endangered
under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act);
• chestnut-collared longspur (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• common nighthawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• ferruginous hawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• horned grebe (Special Concern by COSEWIC);
• loggerhead shrike (subspecies excubitorides: Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC);
• long-billed curlew (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
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• McCown’s longspur (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• peregrine falcon (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• piping plover (Endangered on Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC; Endangered
under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act);
• short-eared owl (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• Sprague’s pipit (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• yellow rail (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
• northern leopard frog (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC);
and
• tiger salamander (Special Concern by COSEWIC).
Progress Pasture
Shallow Lake Migratory Bird Concentration Site is located in Progress pasture and encountered the
proposed construction right-of-way from SKP 338.2 to SKP 340.1 (W ½ 2-35-24 W3M and
SE 2-35-24 W3M) (SK CDC 2014). Migratory Bird Concentration sites are areas that provided good
breeding and staging habitat for migratory passerines or waterbirds. A search of the SK CDC database
reported observations of ferruginous hawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) within 2 km of the proposed construction right-of-way in
Progress pasture (SK CDC 2014).
Mariposa Pasture
DU White Heron Lake Project is located in Mariposa pasture from SKP 359.6 to SKP 360.0
(SW 4-35-22 W3M) (SK CDC 2014). DU projects consist of healthy wetlands in both native and
agricultural land uses that provide good breeding, rearing and staging habitat for waterfowl, waterbirds
and shorebirds, and good habitat for other wetland species.
A search of the SK CDC database reported observations of burrowing owl (Endangered under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) within 2 km of the
proposed construction right-of-way in Mariposa pasture (SK CDC 2014).
Elbow Pasture
A Fish and Wildlife Development Fund parcel is located directly west of the Elbow pasture from
SKP 571.4 to SKP 573.4 (SE 3-25-3 W3M to NW 35-24-3 W3M) and a WHPA parcel is located directly
east from SKP 579.6 to SKP 580.3 (SE 20-24-2 W3M) (SK CDC 2014). Fish and Wildlife Development
Fund lands are managed to provide suitable habitat for wildlife year round as an effort to continuously
improve and conserve Saskatchewan’s natural resources. WHPA lands are natural upland and wetland
areas on Crown land that are protected to maintain existing wildlife populations and to conserve native
ecosystems in agricultural areas of the province.
A search of the SK CDC database reported observations of burrowing owl (Endangered under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014) within 2 km of the
proposed construction right-of-way in Elbow pasture (SK CDC 2014).
Results of the Field Data Collection
The wildlife surveys and dates completed along the proposed construction right-of-way on AAFC-CPP
lands in 2013 and 2014 are listed in Table E-2, and the results of the wildlife field work are summarized
below. A summary of wildlife species and/or their sign observed is provided in Tables E-3A, E-3B and
E-3C.
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Progress Pasture
Mammals
Mammals and/or their signs (i.e., diggings, burrows, scat and tracks) observed during the wildlife field
work in the Progress pasture included coyote, northern pocket gopher, Richardson’s ground squirrel and
white-tailed jackrabbit. Evidence (i.e., tracks and pellets) of deer was found along the proposed
construction right-of-way in areas of native prairie within the Progress pasture. No mineral licks were
observed during the 2014 field work. No dens were observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way during the 2014 field work.
Birds
Raptors, Owls and Vultures
Raptors observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Progress pasture included short-eared
owl (Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment
Canada 2014)
, northern harrier and red-tailed hawk. Although Progress pasture does not have suitable
tree cover for most prairie raptors along the proposed construction right-of-way, the native prairie
vegetation provides suitable nesting cover for ground nesting raptors, such as short-eared owls and
northern harriers.
Waterfowl, Waterbirds and Shorebirds
Waterfowl observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Progress pasture included American
widgeon, blue-winged teal, Canada goose, gadwall, green-winged teal, lesser scaup, lesser snow goose,
mallard, northern pintail, northern shoveler, redhead and tundra swan. Other waterbirds and shorebirds
observed included American avocet, American coot, Calidris sp., California gull, Franklin’s gull, killdeer,
marbled godwit, sandhill crane, sora, willet, Wilson’s phalarope and Wilson’s snipe. Waterbodies crossed
by the proposed construction right-of-way in Progress pasture that have the potential to attract migratory
waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds for foraging, breeding and staging include a wetland complex at
SKP 335.6 (NE 9-35-24 W3M), a Class III wetland at SKP 336.3, a Class V wetland at SKP 337.0
(SW 10-35-24 W3M), a Class VI wetland at SKP 340.7, and a Class III wetland at SKP 341.4 and
SKP 341.8 (NW 35-34-24 W3M).
Upland Game Birds
Upland game birds observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Progress pasture included
sharp-tailed grouse. Habitat suitable for sharp-tailed grouse leks was observed from SKP 341.1 to
SK 342.0 (NE 35-34-24 W3M) in and from SKP 342.2 to SKP 342.9 (SW 36-34-24 W3M), both in native
prairie. Sharp-tailed grouse and/or evidence (i.e., scat, and feathers) was observed near SKP 340.0
(SW 1-35-24 W3M) in native prairie, however, no leks were observed.
Passerines
A total of 16 species of passerines was recorded in Progress pasture during wildlife field work in 2014,
including Baird’s sparrow (Special Concern by COSEWIC) and Sprague’s pipit (Threatened under
Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014). Refer to
Table E-3A for a complete list of birds observed or heard during the wildlife field work within Progress
pasture.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians identified during the field work included boreal chorus frog and Canadian toad. Amphibians
were primarily heard and observed along the margins of wetlands and in wet pastures.
Canadian toads were heard at potential breeding waterbodies crossed by the proposed construction
right-of-way in Progress pasture at SKP 337.6 (NE 3-35-24 W3M) and SKP 341.4 (NE 35-34-24 W3M).
No reptiles were observed during wildlife field work in 2013 or 2014 in Progress pasture.
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Mariposa Pasture
Mammals
No mammals and/or their signs (i.e., diggings, burrows, scat and tracks) were observed during the wildlife
field work in the Mariposa pasture.
Birds
Raptors, Owls and Vultures
Raptors observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Mariposa pasture included ferruginous
hawk (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC), short-eared owl (Special Concern
under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014)
and
Swainson’s hawk. Although Mariposa pasture does not have suitable tree cover for most prairie raptors
along the proposed construction right-of-way, the native prairie vegetation provides suitable nesting cover
for ground nesting raptor and owls, such as short-eared owls and northern harriers and foraging habitat
for ferruginous hawk.
Waterfowl, Waterbirds and Shorebirds
Waterfowl observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Mariposa pasture included
blue-winged teal, bufflehead, gadwall, lesser scaup, mallard, northern shoveler, redhead and ruddy duck.
Other waterbirds and shorebirds observed included Franklin’s gull, killdeer, marbled godwit, sora, willet,
Wilson’s phalarope and Wilson’s snipe. Waterbodies that have the potential to attract migratory waterfowl,
waterbirds and shorebirds for foraging, breeding and staging include a wetland complex crossed by the
proposed construction right-of-way in Mariposa pasture at SKP 359.1 (SE 5-34-22 W3M).
Passerines
A total of 10 species of passerines was observed or heard in Mariposa pasture during the 2013 and 2014
wildlife field work, including Sprague’s pipit (Threatened under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014). Refer to Table E-3B for a complete list of birds observed
or heard during the wildlife field work within Mariposa pasture.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians identified during the field work in Mariposa pastures included boreal chorus frog. Amphibians
were primarily heard and observed along the margins of wetlands and in wet pastures.
No reptiles were observed during wildlife field work in 2013 or 2014 in Mariposa pasture.
Elbow Community Pasture
Mammals
Ungulate species and/or their sign (tracks and pellets) observed during the wildlife field work in Elbow
pasture included moose, mule deer and white-tailed deer. Evidence (i.e., tracks, pellets and antler sheds)
of deer and moose was common along the proposed construction right-of-way in areas of native prairie
and shrub areas. No mineral licks were observed during the 2013 and 2014 field work.
Old sign of American badger (Special Concern by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014) (i.e., diggings) was
observed along the proposed construction right-of-way. The diggings appeared to be weathered and
there was no additional evidence or observation of an individual in the vicinity. Other mammals and/or
their signs (i.e., diggings, burrows, scat and tracks) were observed during the wildlife field work and
included common porcupine, coyote, northern pocket gopher, Richardson’s ground squirrel, thirteen-lined
ground squirrel and white-tailed jackrabbit. No dens were observed along the proposed construction
right-of-way during the 2014 field work in Elbow pasture.
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Birds
Raptors, Owls and Vultures
Raptors observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Elbow pasture included short-eared owl
(Special Concern under Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC) (COSEWIC 2014, Environment
Canada 2014)
, American kestrel, northern harrier, red-tailed hawk, sharp-shinned hawk and Swainson’s
hawk. Suitable raptor nesting habitat was observed in shrub and treed patches found near SKP 573.8,
SKP 574.2, SKP 574.3 (all at SE 35-24-3 W3M), SKP 576.9 (SW 30-24-2 W3M) and SKP 578.4
(NW 20-24-2 W3M) along the proposed construction right-of-way.
Waterfowl, Waterbirds and Shorebirds
Waterfowl observed along the proposed construction right-of-way in Progress pasture included
blue-winged teal, Canada goose, greater white-fronted goose, green-winged teal, mallard, lesser snow
goose northern pintail, northern shoveler and tundra swan. Other waterbirds and shorebirds observed
included American avocet, California gull, Franklin’s gull, greater yellowlegs, killdeer, marbled godwit,
spotted sandpiper, sora, upland sandpiper, willet, Wilson’s phalarope and Wilson’s snipe. Waterbodies
that have the potential to attract migratory waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds for foraging, breeding and
staging include a Class VI wetland crossed by the proposed construction right-of-way in Elbow pasture at
SKP 574.5 (SW 36-24-3 W3M).
Upland Game Birds
Upland game birds observed along the proposed construction right-of-way included sharp-tailed grouse.
A sharp-tailed grouse lek was observed 295 m northeast of SKP 577.0 (NW 30-24-2 W2M) in native
prairie. Sharp-tailed grouse and/or evidence (i.e., scat and feathers) was observed in suitable habitat of
native prairie with sufficient shrub species (i.e., silverberry and wild rose) near SKP 575.0
(SW 36-24.3 W3M), SKP 575.3 (NW 25-24-3 W3M), SKP 576.0 (NE 25-24-3 W3M), SKP 577.1 and
SKP 577.2 (SW 30-24-2 W3M), and SKP 578.0 (SE 30-24-2 W3M) and SKP 579.0 (NW 20-24-2 W3M).
Passerines
A total of 31 species of passerines and other birds was recorded in the Elbow pasture during the wildlife
field work in 2013 and 2014, including Baird’s sparrow (Special Concern by COSEWIC), chestnut-collared
longspur, loggerhead shrike, Sprague’s pipit (all Threatened on Schedule 1 of SARA and by COSEWIC)
(COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014). Refer to Table E-3C for a complete list of birds observed
or heard during the wildlife field work within Elbow pasture.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Amphibians identified during the field work in Elbow pasture included boreal chorus frog and Canadian
toad. Amphibians were primarily heard and observed along the margins of wetlands and in wet pastures.
No reptiles were observed during the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field work in Elbow pasture.
TABLE E-1
SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR SPECIES WITH SPECIAL CONSERVATION
STATUS OBSERVED IN PROGRESS, MARIPOSA AND ELBOW PASTURES
Wildlife Species
and Status
Progress Pasture
Mariposa Pasture
Elbow Pasture
MAMMALS
American badger
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
No observations of individuals or evidence
of presence (i.e., digging or dens).
Suitable habitat was observed in native
prairie along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
No observations of individuals or evidence
of presence (i.e., digging or dens).
Suitable habitat was observed in native
prairie along the proposed construction
right-of-way.
No individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way in 2013
and 2014. Evidence of presence
(i.e., digging) was observed near
SKP 575.1 (SW 36-24-3 W2M) along the
proposed construction right-of-way. The
diggings appeared old and no additional
evidence of activity was observed.
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TABLE E-1 Cont’d
Wildlife Species
and Status
Progress Pasture
Mariposa Pasture
Elbow Pasture
BIRDS
Baird’s sparrow
(Special Concern by
COSEWIC)
During the 2014 wildlife field work,
individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way near:
• SKP 335.8 (NE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.2 (SE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.9 (SW 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 337.3 (SE 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 338.5 (NW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 339.4 (SE 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 340.2 (SW 1-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.0 (NW 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.5 (NE 35-34-24 W3M); and
•
SKP 342.6 (SW 36-34-24 W3M).
No observations. Suitable habitat is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in native prairie.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way near:
• SKP 575.0 (SW 36-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 576.5 (NW 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 577.0 (SW 30-24-2 W3M); and
• SKP 578.0 (SE 30-24-2 W3M).
chestnut-collared
longspur
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
No observations during 2014 wildlife field
work. Suitable habitat is present along the
proposed construction right-of-way in
grazed or mowed native prairie.
No observations during wildlife field work
in 2013 and 2014. Suitable habitat is
present along proposed construction
right-of-way in grazed or mowed native
prairie.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, two individuals were observed in
tame pasture near SKP 576.5
(NW 30-24-2 W3M) along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
ferruginous hawk
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
No observations during the wildlife field
work in 2014. Suitable foraging habitat is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in open grassland habitat.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, one individual was observed flying
over the proposed construction
right-of-way near SKP 359.0
(SE 5-34-22 W3M).
No observations during the wildlife field
work in 2014. Suitable foraging habitat is
present along the proposed construction
right-of-way in open grassland habitat and
suitable breeding habitat is present in
treed areas.
loggerhead shrike
(subspecies
excubitorides:
Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
No observations during 2014 field work.
Suitable habitat occurs along the proposed
construction right-of-way in open areas,
thinly wooded areas with small bushy trees
and dense or thorny bushes for nesting.
No observations during the 2013 and 2014
field work. Suitable habitat occurs along
the proposed construction right-of-way in
open areas, thinly wooded areas with
small bushy trees and dense or thorny
bushes for nesting.
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, an individual was observed in native
prairie near SKP 576.4
(NW 30-24-2 W3M) along the proposed
construction right-of-way.
short-eared owl
(Special Concern on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the 2014 wildlife field work, an
individual was observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 338.5 (NW 2-35-24 W3M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 359.0 (SE 5-34-22 W3M) and
SKP 359.9 (SW 4-34-22 W3M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were observed along the
proposed construction right-of-way near
SKP 573.6 (NE 35-24-3 W3M).
Sprague’s pipit
(Threatened on
Schedule 1 of SARA
and by COSEWIC)
During the 2014 wildlife field work,
individuals were heard calling over or in
the vicinity of the proposed construction
right-of-way including:
• SKP 335.8 (NE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.2 (SE 9-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 336.9 (SW 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 337.3 (SE 10-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 338.0 (NE 3-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 338.5 (NW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 339.0 (SW 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 339.4 (SE 2-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 340.2 (SW 1-35-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.0 (NW 35-34-24 W3M);
• SKP 341.5 (NE 35-34-24 W3M); and
• SKP 342.7 (SW 36-34-24 W3M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, an individual was heard calling over
native prairie along the proposed
construction right-of-way near SKP 359.7
(SE 5-34-22 W3M and SW 4-34-22 W3M).
During the 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work, individuals were heard calling over
native prairie or tame pasture along the
proposed construction right-of-way
including:
• SKP 573.4 (NE 35-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 574.1 (SE 35-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 574.4 (SW 36-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 576.0 (NE 25-24-3 W3M);
• SKP 577.0 (SW 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 577.9 (SE 30-24-2 W3M);
• SKP 578.2 (NE 19-24-2 W3M); and
• SKP 579.0 (NW 20-24-2 W3M).
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Discussion and Recommendations
The wildlife field work conducted in 2013 and 2014 provided an opportunity to assess wildlife habitat and
wildlife use along the proposed construction right-of-way, and identify any routing constraints from a
wildlife habitat perspective within the Progress, Mariposa and Elbow pastures. Based on the results of a
desktop/literature review and wildlife field work, and given the length parallel to the existing Enbridge
pipeline rights-of-way, a realignment of the replacement pipeline route is not warranted from a wildlife
habitat perspective.
Recommended Supplemental Surveys
Common nighthawk and short-eared owl surveys were not conducted during 2013 and 2014 wildlife field
work. As discussed during regulator consultation, if construction activities are scheduled to commence
during the nesting period, species-specific surveys will be completed in areas of suitable breeding habitat
prior to activities (Scalise pers. comm.). In the event that any future route refinements arise that encounter
native vegetation, tame pasture, shrub pasture and treed pasture greater than 500 m in length on
AAFC-CPP lands, wildlife field work will be conducted on these lands. The methodology to be used for
supplemental wildlife field work, if needed, will be similar to the methodology identified in the Wildlife
Technical Report.
General Wildlife Recommendations
Although the Project has attempted to avoid and reduce environmental effects, some effects will
inevitably occur during the construction phase and throughout the operational life of the Project. Mitigation
measures to avoid or reduce potential environmental effects on wildlife and wildlife habitat during
construction and operation of the Project are provided in the Pipeline EPP (Appendix 1A of the ESA) and
in Tables 6.2.10-1, 6.2.11-3 and 6.3.1-2 of the ESA (TERA 2014).
TABLE E-2
2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE SURVEY LOCATIONS
IN PROGRESS, MARIPOSA AND ELBOW PASTURES
Station KP
Legal Land Location
Land Use(s)
Comments
PROGRESS PASTURE
335.3 to 336.0
NE 9-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tail grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
336.0 to 336.3
SE 9-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
336.3 to 337.2
SW 10-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
337.2 to 337.4
SE 10-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
337.4 to 338.2
NE 3-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
338.2 to 338.8
NW 2-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
338.8 to 339.2
SW 2-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
339.2 to 340.1
SE 2-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
340.1 to 340.5
SW 1-35-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
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TABLE E-2 Cont'd
Station KP
Legal Land Location
Land Use(s)
Comments
340.5 to 341.1
NW 35-34-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
341.1 to 342.0
NE 35-34-24 W3M
native prairie
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
May 30, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey
June 6, 2014 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
MARIPOSA PASTURE
358.7 to 359.6
SE 5-34-22 W3M
native prairie
June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
June 19, 2013 –
breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
359.7 to 360.0
SW 4-34-22 W3M
native prairie
June 6, 2013 – amphibian auditory survey
June 19, 2013 –
breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
May 3, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
ELBOW PASTURE
573.4 to 573.8
NE 35-24-3 W3M
native prairie
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
573.8 to 574.3
SE 35-24-3 W3M
native prairie
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
574.3 to 575.3
SW 36-24-3 W3M
native prairie
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
June 10, 2014 – amphibian auditory survey, yellow rail survey
575.3 to 575.3
NW 25-24-3 W3M
native prairie
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
575.3 to 576.3
NE 25-24-3 W3M
native prairie
July 4, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
576.3 to 576.7
NW 30-24-2 W3M
native prairie
July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
576.7 to 577.3
SW 30-24-2 W3M
native prairie
July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey,
amphibian non-acoustic survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
577.3 to 578.1
SE 30-24-2 W3M
native prairie
July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
578.2 to 578.3
NE 19-24-2 W3M
native prairie
July 5, 2013 – breeding bird point count, prairie raptor survey, ground survey
April 25, 2014 – sharp-tailed grouse survey
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TABLE E-3A
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE
2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD WORK ALONG THE
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PROGRESS PASTURE
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
MAMMALS
coyote
Canis latrans
visual, scat
--
--
deer sp.
Species unidentified
tracks/scat
--
--
northern pocket gopher
Thomomys talpoides
burrows
--
--
Richardson’s ground squirrel
Spermophilus
richardsonii
auditory, visual, burrows
--
--
white-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
scat
--
--
BIRDS
American avocet
Recurvirostra
americana
visual
--
--
American coot
Fulica americana
auditory, visual
--
--
American crow
Corvus
brachyrhynchos
auditory, visual
--
--
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
auditory, visual
--
--
American widgeon
Anas americana
visual
--
--
Baird's sparrow
Ammodramus bairdii
auditory, visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3 (W)
brown-headed cowbird
Molothrus ater
auditory, visual
--
--
California gull
Larus californicus
visual
--
--
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
auditory, visual
--
--
clay-coloured sparrow
Spizella pallida
auditory
--
--
eastern kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
auditory, visual
--
--
Franklin’s gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
visual
--
--
gadwall
Anas strepera
visual
--
--
grasshopper sparrow
Ammodramus
savannarum
auditory
--
--
green-winged teal
Anas crecca
visual
--
--
horned lark
Eremophila alpestris
visual
--
--
killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
auditory, visual
--
--
Le Conte’s sparrow
Ammodramus leconteii
auditory
--
--
lesser scaup
Aythya affinis
visual
--
--
lesser snow goose
Chen caerulescens
caerulescens
auditory, visual
--
--
mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
visual
--
--
marbled godwit
Limosa fedoa
visual
--
--
Nelson’s sharp-tailed sparrow
Ammodramus nelsoni
auditory
--
--
northern harrier
Circus cyaneus
visual
--
--
northern pintail
Anas acuta
visual
--
--
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
visual
--
--
redhead
Aythya americana
visual
--
--
red-tailed hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
visual
--
--
red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
auditory, visual
--
--
sandhill crane
Grus canadensis
visual
--
S2B,S4M
Savannah sparrow
Passerculus
sandwichensis
auditory
--
--
sandpiper sp.
Calidris sp.
visual
--
--
sharp-tailed grouse
Tympanuchus
phasianellus
visual
--
--
short-eared owl
Asio flammeus
visual
Special Concern (Schedule
1 of SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B, S2N
sora
Porzana carolina
auditory, visual
--
--
Sprague’s pipit
Anthus spragueii
Auditory, visual
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B
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TABLE E-3A Cont'd
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
tree swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
visual
--
--
tundra swan
Cygnus columbianus
visual
--
--
vesper sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
auditory
--
--
western meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
auditory, visual
--
--
willet
Catoptrophorus
semipalmatus
visual
--
--
Wilson's phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
visual
--
--
Wilson's snipe
Gallinago delicata
auditory
--
--
AMPHIBIANS
boreal chorus frog
Pseudacris maculata
auditory
--
--
Canadian toad
Anaxyrus hemiophrys
auditory
--
--
Sources: Scientific names and status ranks from COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, NatureServe 2014
Notes: 1 COSEWIC or SARA Schedule 1 status designations.
2 NatureServe provincial ranking designations. Only S1 to S3 ranks are listed, unless the species is on the provincial watch or tracking list
(SK CDC 2014).
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TABLE E-3B
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE
2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD WORK ALONG THE
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY IN MARIPOSA PASTURE
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
BIRDS
black-billed magpie
Pica hudsonia
visual
--
--
blue-winged teal
Anas discors
visual
--
--
bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
visual
--
S5B,S3M,S1N
clay-coloured sparrow
Spizella pallida
auditory
--
--
common raven
Coruvs corax
visual
--
--
ferruginous hawk
Buteo regalis
visual
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
--
Franklin’s gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
visual
--
--
gadwall
Anas strepera
visual
--
--
killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
auditory, visual
--
--
lesser scaup
Aythya affinis
visual
--
--
mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
visual
--
--
marbled godwit
Limosa fedoa
visual
--
--
Nelson’s sharp-tailed sparrow
Ammodramus nelsoni
auditory
--
--
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
visual
--
--
redhead
Aythya americana
visual
--
--
red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
auditory, visual
--
--
ruddy duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
visual
--
--
Savannah sparrow
Passerculus
sandwichensis
auditory
--
--
short-eared owl
Asio flammeus
visual, scat
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3B, S2N
song sparrow
Melospiza melodia
auditory, visual
--
--
sora
Porzana carolina
auditory
--
--
Sprague’s pipit
Anthus spragueii
auditory
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B
Swainson's hawk
Buteo swainsoni
visual
--
--
western meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
visual
--
--
willet
Catoptrophorus
semipalmatus
auditory
--
--
Wilson's phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
visual
--
--
Wilson's snipe
Gallinago delicata
auditory
--
--
yellow-headed blackbird
Xanthocephalus
xanthocephalus
auditory, visual
--
--
AMPHIBIANS
boreal chorus frog
Pseudacris maculata
auditory
--
--
Sources: Scientific names and status ranks from COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, NatureServe 2014
Notes: 1 COSEWIC or SARA Schedule 1 status designations.
2 NatureServe provincial ranking designations. Only S1 to S3 ranks are listed, unless the species is on the provincial watch or tracking list
(SK CDC 2014).
Application Submitted to the NEB
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TABLE E-3C
WILDLIFE SPECIES OBSERVED DURING THE 2013 AND 2014 WILDLIFE FIELD
WORK ALONG THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ELBOW PASTURE
Common Name Scientific Name Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
MAMMALS
American badger
Taxidea taxus
diggings
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3S4
coyote
Canis latrans
auditory, scat,
--
--
deer sp.
Species unidentified
scat
--
--
moose
Alces Alces
scat,
--
--
mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
visual
--
--
northern pocket gopher
Thomomys talpoides
burrows
--
--
thirteen-lined ground squirrel
Spermophilus
tridecemlineatus
visual, burrow
--
--
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
visual
--
--
white-tailed jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
visual, scat
--
--
BIRDS
American avocet
Recurvirostra
americana
visual
--
--
American crow
Corvus
brachyrhynchos
auditory, visual
--
--
American goldfinch
Carduelis tristis
auditory
--
--
American kestrel
Falco sparverius
visual
--
--
American robin
Turdus migratorius
visual
--
--
American tree sparrow
Spizella arborea
visual
--
--
Baird's sparrow
Ammodramus bairdii
auditory, visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3 (W)
black tern
Chlidonias niger
visual
--
S3 (W)
black-billed magpie
Pica hudsonia
visual
--
--
blue-winged teal
Anas discors
visual
--
--
bobolink
Dolichonyx oryzivorus
auditory, visual
Threatened (COSEWIC)
--
brewers blackbird
Euphagus
cyanocephalus
visual
--
--
brown thrasher
Toxostoma rufum
auditory, visual
--
--
brown-headed cowbird
Molothrus ater
visual
--
--
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
auditory, visual
--
--
chestnut-collared longspur
Calcarius ornatus
visual
--
--
clay-colored sparrow
Spizella pallida
auditory
--
--
common raven
Coruvs corax
auditory, visual
--
--
common snipe
Gallinago gallinago
auditory
--
--
dark-eyed junco
Junco hyemalis
visual
--
--
eastern kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
visual
--
--
European starling
Sturnis vulgaris
auditory
--
--
Franklin’s gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
visual
--
--
grasshopper sparrow
Ammodramus
savannarum
auditory
--
--
greater white-fronted goose
Anser albifrons
visual
--
--
greater yellowlegs
Tringa Melanoleuca
auditory, visual
--
--
green-winged teal
Anas crecca
visual
--
--
horned lark
Eremophila alpestris
auditory, visual
--
--
house wren
Troglodytes aedon
auditory
--
--
killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
auditory
--
--
least flycatcher
Empidonax minimus
auditory, visual
--
--
lesser snow goose
Chen caerulescens
caerulescens
visual
--
--
mallard
Anas platyrhynchos
visual
--
--
marbled godwit
Limosa fedoa
visual
--
--
mountain bluebird
Sialia currucoides
auditory, visual
--
--
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TABLE E-3C Cont'd
Common Name
Scientific Name
Signs Used to Identify Species
Federal Conservation
Status
1
Provincial Conservation
Status
2
mourning dove
Zenaida macroura
auditory, visual
--
--
northern flicker
Colaptes auratus
auditory, visual
--
--
northern harrier
Circus cyaneus
visual
--
--
northern pintail
Anas acuta
visual
--
--
northern shoveler
Anas clypeata
visual
--
--
red-tailed hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
auditory, visual
--
--
red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
auditory, visual
--
--
Savannah sparrow
Passerculus
sandwichensis
auditory
--
--
sharp-shinned hawk
Accipiter striatus
visual
--
--
sharp-tailed grouse
Tympanuchus
phasianellus
visual, auditory
--
--
short-eared owl
Asio flammeus
visual
Special Concern
(COSEWIC)
S3B, S2N
song sparrow
Melospiza melodia
auditory
--
--
sora
Porzana carolina
auditory
--
--
spotted sandpiper
Actitis macularius
auditory
--
--
Sprague’s pipit
Anthus spragueii
auditory, visual
Threatened (Schedule 1 of
SARA and COSEWIC)
S3B
tree swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
visual
--
--
upland sandpiper
Bartramia longicauda
auditory
--
--
vesper sparrow
Pooecetes gramineus
auditory
--
--
western meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
auditory, visual
--
--
willet
Catoptrophorus
semipalmatus
auditory, visual
--
--
Wilson's phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
visual
--
--
yellow warbler
Dendroica petechia
auditory
--
--
yellow-rumped warbler
Dendroica coronate
visual
--
--
AMPHIBIANS
boreal chorus frog
Dendroica coronate
visual
--
--
Canadian toad
Pseudacris maculata
boreal chorus frog
--
--
REPTILES
plains garter snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
visual
--
--
Sources: Scientific names and status ranks from COSEWIC 2014, Environment Canada 2014, NatureServe 2014
Notes: 1 COSEWIC or SARA Schedule 1 status designations.
2 NatureServe provincial ranking designations. Only S1 to S3 ranks are listed, unless the species is on the provincial watch or tracking list
(SK CDC 2014).
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